❓ Sentences and Questions
Class 2 English · Unit 9 of 11 · about 120 minutes
Children learn to tell the difference between telling sentences and asking sentences. They practise starting every sentence with a capital letter and ending with a full stop or a question mark. They also learn to ask questions using who, what, where and when.
What your child will learn
- Students will be able to identify whether a sentence is telling or asking.
- Students will be able to use a capital letter at the start and a full stop or question mark at the end of a sentence.
- Students will be able to ask a question using who, what, where or when.
Lessons in this unit
- Telling and Asking Sentences: Learn to tell the difference between a telling sentence and an asking sentence. Look at the end mark and the words.
- Capital Letters and End Marks: Learn to use a capital letter at the start of a sentence and a full stop or question mark at the end.
- Wh-Words: Who, What, Where, When: Learn to ask questions using who, what, where and when. Match the wh-word to the kind of answer.
Key words
- telling sentence
- A sentence that tells something. It ends with a full stop.
- asking sentence
- A sentence that asks a question. It ends with a question mark.
- capital letter
- A big letter at the start of a sentence, like A, B, C.
- full stop
- A dot at the end of a telling sentence.
- question mark
- A mark like a hook at the end of a question.
- wh-word
- A word that starts a question, like who, what, where, when.
Help your child at home
What to watch for
- A sentence with the word 'you' is always asking.
- Help: Look at the end mark. 'You have a book.' is telling.
- Every word in a sentence starts with a capital letter.
- Help: Only the first word of a sentence starts with a capital letter.
- 'Who' is used for animals.
- Help: Use 'who' for people. Use 'what' for animals and things.
- A sentence with many words is asking.
- Help: The end mark tells you. A long sentence can be telling.
Try this at home
- Look at the end mark and say if it is telling or asking
- Fix the sentence: 'riya has a ball' → 'Riya has a ball.'
- Match the wh-word to the answer
- Listen to a sentence and say if it is telling or asking
Quick questions to ask aloud
- Which sentence is asking? (Where is my ball? / Riya has a red ball. / The ball is big.)
Show answer
A question ends with a question mark. 'Where is my ball?' has a question mark. - Which sentence is correct? (the cat is sleeping. / The cat is sleeping. / The cat is sleeping?)
Show answer
The cat is sleeping.. A telling sentence starts with a capital letter and ends with a full stop. - Choose the correct wh-word: '___ is your teacher?' (Who / What / Where)
Show answer
Who. We use 'who' to ask about a person.
Frequently asked questions
What will my child learn in "Sentences and Questions" (Class 2 English)?
Your child will be able to: identify whether a sentence is telling or asking.; use a capital letter at the start and a full stop or question mark at the end of a sentence.; ask a question using who, what, where or when..
How does MangoMindz teach "Sentences and Questions"?
In 3 short parts (Telling and Asking Sentences, Capital Letters and End Marks, Wh-Words: Who, What, Where, When). Each part has a picture-based lesson read aloud by Mango Teacher, a quick check, and a quiz built from common mistakes children make, with Mango, a study buddy, for questions.
How long does "Sentences and Questions" take?
About 120 minutes in total, spread over 3 parts of 15–25 minutes each.
How can I help my child with "Sentences and Questions" at home?
Work through a small example together, such as: Look at the end mark and say if it is telling or asking; Fix the sentence: 'riya has a ball' → 'Riya has a ball.'. Then ask a quick question aloud: Which sentence is asking? (Where is my ball? / Riya has a red ball. / The ball is big.)
What mistakes do children often make in "Sentences and Questions"?
A sentence with the word 'you' is always asking. Fix: Look at the end mark. 'You have a book.' is telling. Every word in a sentence starts with a capital letter. Fix: Only the first word of a sentence starts with a capital letter. 'Who' is used for animals. Fix: Use 'who' for people. Use 'what' for animals and things.
Is "Sentences and Questions" free on MangoMindz?
Yes. Every lesson part and quiz in "Sentences and Questions" is free on MangoMindz, with no ads.