20877 ACE Language (Yr 1) Full stops Question marks Exclamation Marks
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Punctuation <strong>marks</strong><br />
Recognise that different types of punctuation, including full <strong>stops</strong>, question <strong>marks</strong> and exclamation <strong>marks</strong>, signal sentences that make statements, ask questions, express emotion or give commands<br />
(<strong>ACE</strong>LA1449) © Australian Curriculum: Assessment and Reporting Authority 2012<br />
. A full stop is used to end a sentence.<br />
? A question mark is used in sentences that ask about things.<br />
! An exclamation mark is used in sentences to show strong feeling.<br />
1. Add the correct punctuation <strong>marks</strong>.<br />
(a) I have a new school bag<br />
(b) It’s so hot today<br />
(c) Come here now<br />
(d) How old are you<br />
(e) What is your favourite colour<br />
(f) My lead pencil is blunt<br />
2. Write the correct punctuation <strong>marks</strong> in the story.<br />
The surprise visitor<br />
Last night our family were watching TV<br />
ran across the carpet<br />
‘Aaaah<br />
’ screamed Mum<br />
‘How did it get inside<br />
‘It’s so cute<br />
‘Catch it<br />
’ I asked<br />
’ my little sister exclaimed<br />
’ yelled Dad<br />
But the little mouse was nowhere to be seen<br />
R.I.C. Publications ® www.ricpublications.com.au Australian Curriculum English – <strong>Language</strong>: Text structure and organisation (Year 1)<br />
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Suddenly, a mouse
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