What You Need to Know

Discover how a full stop signals the end of a telling sentence.

A full stop (.) goes at the end of a telling sentence

A full stop tells the reader the idea is finished

Every sentence needs an end punctuation mark

Question marks and exclamation marks are also end marks

Key Vocabulary

a small dot placed at the end of a sentence

a group of words that makes one complete idea

marks used in writing to make meaning clear

a sentence that gives information

Select the correct answer for each question. Click "Check Answer" to see if you are right.

Question 1

Where does a full stop go?

At the start of a sentence In the middle of a sentence After every word At the end of a sentence

Question 2

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

The dog ran fast. The dog. ran fast The dog ran fast .The dog ran fast

Question 3

Which sentence needs a full stop NOT a question mark?

Where is my bag The cat sat on the mat Can you help me Who is there