Punctuation Marks Quiz

Kindergarten · English · Quiz

Test your knowledge of periods, question marks, and exclamation points.

Questions

What punctuation mark ends the sentence 'I have a dog'?
1. !
2. ?
3. .
4. ,
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Answer: .
'I have a dog' is a telling sentence that states information — it needs a period.
A question mark goes at the end of an asking sentence.
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Answer: True
Question marks always end asking (interrogative) sentences.
The symbol (?) is called a ___ mark.
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Answer: question
The symbol ? is called a question mark and ends sentences that ask a question.
Which sentence uses the correct punctuation?
1. Is that a cat!
2. Is that a cat?
3. Is that a cat.
4. Is that a cat
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Answer: Is that a cat?
'Is that a cat' is an asking sentence — it needs a question mark, not a period or exclamation point.
An exclamation point (!) shows calm, quiet feeling.
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Answer: False
Exclamation points show strong, energetic, or excited feeling — not calm or quiet.
Which punctuation mark shows excitement?
1. .
2. ?
3. !
4. ,
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Answer: !
The exclamation point (!) signals excitement, surprise, or strong emotion.
A telling sentence ends with a ___ .
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Answer: period
A period (.) ends statements — calm sentences that tell or state something.
The sentence 'Watch out!' uses the correct punctuation.
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Answer: True
'Watch out!' expresses urgency and strong feeling — the exclamation point is correct.
How many end punctuation marks are there?
1. 1
2. 2
3. 3
4. 4
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Answer: 3
There are three end punctuation marks: period (.), question mark (?), and exclamation point (!).
The period (.) looks like a small dot.
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Answer: True
A period is a small dot (.) placed at the end of a telling sentence.

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