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When writing a question, don't forget the question mark.

Question Marks

Question marks show a question has been asked. In KS1, children learn to spot them, use them correctly, and read with an asking voice.

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Fascinating Fact:

Question marks often follow choice questions, such as “Tea or juice?”, showing the listener must decide.

In KS1 English, children learn that a question mark comes at the end of a question sentence. It signals that someone is asking for information, an opinion, or a choice.

Key Terms

Question mark: A punctuation mark (?) used at the end of a question.
Question sentence: A sentence that asks something, often starting with words like who, what, where, when or why.
Intonation: The rising voice we use when we read a question aloud.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

When should KS1 children use a question mark?

KS1 children should use a question mark at the end of any sentence that is clearly asking something, such as “What is your name?” or “Can I play?”

How can I help my child spot questions in writing?

Look for sentences that start with who, what, where, when, why or how, or that need an answer. Highlight them and check they end with a question mark.

Do all questions need a question mark in KS1?

Yes. In KS1, every direct question in writing should end with a question mark to show the reader it is a question, not a statement.

Try These Related Quizzes

1 .

Which of these choices is written perfectly?

Do you walk to school. My mum drives me.

Do you walk to school. My mum drives me?

Do you walk to school? My mum drives me?

Do you walk to school? My mum drives me.

You need to make sure the question mark is given only to the question.

2 .

Which of these is a question?

Flowers smell nice

Can you smell the flower

This girl is smelling a flower

Flowers come in different colours

Each short sentence will end with either a full stop, exclamation or question mark. Read each phrase aloud to help you decide which one would need an answer.

3 .

Which answer is correctly punctuated?

Are all frogs poisonous??

How high can frogs jump!

Do frogs sleep

Are all frogs green?

A frog is an amphibian. They lay their eggs in water, which hatch into tadpoles.

4 .

Which of these is not a question?

What colour is your car

Can you drive

When did you learn to drive

There is a green car in this picture

There are over one billion cars on earth.

5 .

Which of these choices is written perfectly?

Can you play the piano? My best friend loves her piano lessons.

Can you play the piano? my best friend loves her piano lessons.

Can you play the piano? My best friend loves her piano lessons?

Can you play the piano. My best friend loves her piano lessons.

Even though a question and exclamation mark look different to a full stop, they still do the same thing. All three are called 'end stops' because they end a sentence.

6 .

A question must always end with a question mark. Which answer is correctly formatted?

How long are crocodiles?

Do all crocodiles have tails.

How long do crocodiles live for!

Where do crocodiles live,

If we are asking a question then only a question mark (?) will do. Any other form of punctuation is incorrect.

7 .

Which one is a question?

What's your favourite colour

There are many colours in the rainbow

I know a song about a rainbow

My favourite colour is blue

The word 'what' tells a reader immediately that you are being asked a question and you need to reply.

8 .

Which question is perfect?

do you sing in the shower?

Do you sing in the shower?

Do you? sing in the shower?

Do you sing in the? shower?

Remember to only have the punctuation at the end of the sentence/question. Then the next sentence will begin with a capital letter.

9 .

Which of these is a question?

I like chocolate cake

This is a picture of chocolate cake

Would you like some chocolate cake

I made that chocolate cake

If a question needs just a 'yes' or 'no' answer it is called a 'closed' question but if you can answer in sentences, then it's an 'open ended' question.

10 .

Which of these is not a question?