Notice whether a sentence tells you something or asks you something.

The idea

Put a full stop after a statement and a question mark after a direct question.

Examples

  • The shop is open.
  • Is the bus late?
  • We have a blue bag.
  • Where is my cup?
  • The keys are here.
  • Can we sit outside?

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Watch out

A sentence about a question is not necessarily a direct question.

Try it yourself

  1. Choose the mark (full stop or question mark): The train is here

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    full stop

    full stop ends the statement about the train.

  2. Choose the mark (full stop or question mark): Is the door open

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    question mark

    question mark marks the question about the door.

  3. Choose the mark (full stop or question mark): Dinner is ready

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    full stop

    full stop ends the statement about the meal.

Use it today

Write one statement and one question about your day.