End Punctuation

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What is end punctuation?

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End punctuation refers to the punctuation marks used at the end of a sentence to indicate its completion. The most common types are the period (.), question mark (?), and exclamation mark (!).

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What punctuation mark is used to indicate a question?

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The question mark (?) is used to indicate that a sentence is a question.

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What punctuation mark is used to indicate a statement?

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The period (.) is used to indicate that a sentence is a statement.

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What punctuation mark is used to express strong emotion or emphasis?

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The exclamation mark (!) is used to express strong emotion or emphasis at the end of a sentence.

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How do you punctuate a direct question?

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A direct question should end with a question mark (?) to indicate that it is a question.

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What is the difference between a statement and a question in terms of punctuation?

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A statement ends with a period (.), while a question ends with a question mark (?).

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Can a sentence end with an exclamation mark?

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Yes, a sentence can end with an exclamation mark (!) to convey excitement, surprise, or strong emotion.

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What punctuation should be used after the sentence: 'He has a picture of a fish'?

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A period (.) should be used after the sentence 'He has a picture of a fish' because it is a statement.

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What punctuation should be used after the sentence: 'Do you have cats'?

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A question mark (?) should be used after the sentence 'Do you have cats' because it is a question.

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What is the purpose of end punctuation in writing?

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The purpose of end punctuation is to signal the end of a sentence and to clarify the type of sentence being used (statement, question, or exclamation).