English · Year 2

Sentence Detectives

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🔍 , ! Every has a job. Some us things. Some ask things. Some . Some big ! you will all and the that go with them.

📌 The are: , , and . Each one with a to its job!

TypeJobEnds withExample
StatementTells us somethingFull stop .The dog is brown.
QuestionAsks somethingQuestion mark ?Is the dog friendly?
CommandGives an order or instructionFull stop or ! Sit down, please.
ExclamationShows strong feelingExclamation mark !What a clever dog!
The four sentence types at a glance

✏️ Let us more . A is a or . It with a and with a . For : The sun in the . A with a . It with Who, What, Where, When, Why or How.

💡 in are ! They with What or How and have a or after it. For : What a day! How she ! If it does not that way, it is a with an .

🔗 Match each sentence to its type. Can you spot the punctuation clues? 🔎

  • Open the window.

  • Elephants have big ears.

  • What time is lunch?

  • How amazing the fireworks are!

! Now let us . : the at the end is your . A a or . A a . An can end a or a . 🕵️

🗂️ Sort these sentences into the correct groups. Look at the punctuation and the words carefully! 📂

  • Wash your hands before dinner.

  • Birds can fly very fast.

  • Where did you put my bag?

  • What a surprise that was!

  • Please line up quietly.

  • How beautiful the rainbow is!

✍️ Complete these sentences by choosing the correct punctuation mark or word from the word bank. 🖊️

A us a and with a . A with a . An with What or .

🌟 Top Tip! When you , your . Does it , ask, or ? the and you will go !

Quiz time! 📝

Sentence Detective Quiz 🔍

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