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Grade 2 End Punctuation Worksheet

About this worksheet

End punctuation tells the reader how a sentence should sound and whether it gives information, asks something, or shows strong feeling. Second graders usually know the marks by name, but they may choose based on excitement alone or forget that a question needs a question mark even when it is calm. This worksheet presents full sentences without their final marks and asks students to choose the punctuation that fits the meaning. Items include statements, questions, exclamations, and corrected sentence choices. Encourage your child to read each sentence aloud before choosing. If the sentence asks for information, it needs a question mark. If it simply tells, it usually needs a period. Meaning comes before mark names on this page too, always.

What your child will learn

Use periods for telling sentences
Use question marks for asking sentences
Use exclamation points for strong feeling
Choose punctuation by sentence meaning

Worked example

'Where is my notebook' asks a question, so it should end with a question mark.

Common mistake

Using an exclamation point for every sentence that feels important.

Helpful hint

Ask whether the sentence tells, asks, or shows strong feeling.

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Questions parents ask

What is the most common mistake with end punctuation?: Using an exclamation point for every sentence that feels important.
How can I help my child with end punctuation?: Ask whether the sentence tells, asks, or shows strong feeling.
Are these 2nd grade grammar worksheets free to print?: Yes. All 6 printable versions on this page are free to download and print, with no account needed.