Name: ______________________________ Date: ___________________
Directions: Sentence-ending punctuation marks can affect the tone, or even the meaning,
of a sentence. Read the rules. Then replace each end punctuation mark below with a
better or correct one.
End Punctuation
“Extreme Selfies,” pages 2-3
May 2018
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1. I’m so excited about entering the Weirdest Selfie Contest.
2. The winning photo will be printed in my favorite magazine?
3. I’m sure I can win?
4. Are you entering the contest too!
5. What’s the weirdest selfie idea you can think of.
6. You aren’t planning to do anything dangerous, are you.
7. Did you know that people have died trying to take dangerous selfies!
8. After all, it isn’t called the Most Dangerous Selfie Contest?
Rules for End Punctuation
• Use a period (.) to end a sentence that gives information or instructions.
Example: Taking selfies can be fun.
• Use a question mark (?) to end a sentence that asks a question.
Example: What would you do to get a cool selfie?
• Use an exclamation mark (!) to end a sentence that expresses emotion or excitement.
Example: Yes, that’s a real volcano—and yes, it’s erupting!
