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Free Year 1 Question Marks and Exclamation Marks Worksheet

Children learn two new end marks. A question mark ends a sentence that asks something. An exclamation mark shows a strong feeling, like surprise or excitement, or a loud call. They choose the right mark, add marks to short sentences and write a question and an exclamation of their own.

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Year
Year 1
Subject
English
Topic
Punctuation
Difficulty
Getting started
Estimated time
15 minutes
Curriculum
Australian Curriculum
Questions
15
Answers
Included, with working
Format
PDF (A4), print or complete online

Students will practise

  • knowing when to use a question mark
  • knowing when to use an exclamation mark
  • adding the right end mark to a sentence
  • writing a question and an exclamation

Curriculum: Australian Curriculum. We show specific outcome codes only where they have been verified against the official curriculum document.

What's next?

Completed: Question Marks and Exclamation Marks

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  2. 2Year 1 Capital Letters for Names, Days, Months and I Worksheet — Level 1
  3. 3Year 1 Contractions (don't, I'm, they'll) Worksheet — Level 1
  4. 4Joining Words: and, but, so

How to use this worksheet

  1. Print the PDF or complete it on screen. Write the student's name and date at the top.
  2. Read the instructions for each part together before starting. Encourage working to be shown.
  3. Mark with the answer sheet. Use the model answers and success criteria as a guide rather than a single right answer.
  4. Record the score, celebrate what went well, then follow the "What's next" suggestion.

Common questions

Who is this worksheet for?

Year 1 students (typically ages 6–7) working on punctuation. It is pitched at getting started; a harder version is linked above.

Are the answers included?

Yes. The PDF includes a full answer sheet with model answers and success criteria where there is more than one good answer. You can also view the answers online.

How long does it take?

About 15 minutes for 15 questions. Short, regular sessions work best: two or three a week beats one long one.

Do I need to sign up to download?

No. Click Download Free PDF and it opens immediately. It is free for personal, classroom and homeschool use.

What should we do next?

Try Capital Letters for Names, Days and Months.

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Success TutoringWorksheetsYear 1 · English · Punctuation

Question Marks and Exclamation Marks

Name

Date

Score /

Does it ask? Use ?. Is it loud or exciting? Use !.

Part A: Which mark?

A question mark (?) ends a question. An exclamation mark (!) shows a strong feeling. Circle the mark that fits.

1.Can you swim (answer space)
  1. A?
  2. B!
2.Look out (answer space)
  1. A?
  2. B!
3.Where is my hat (answer space)
  1. A?
  2. B!
4.Wow, that is big (answer space)
  1. A?
  2. B!
5.Do you like cake (answer space)
  1. A?
  2. B!
6.Help me (answer space)
  1. A?
  2. B!

Part B: Fix the sentence

Write each sentence again with a capital letter at the start and ? or ! at the end.

7.what is your name
8.who ate my apple
9.stop
10.is it hot

Part C: True or false?

Circle True or False.

11.A question mark goes at the end of a question. ☐ True   ☐ False
12.An exclamation mark can show surprise. ☐ True   ☐ False
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Last reviewed
1 October 2026
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