Ending Punctuation

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What is the purpose of ending punctuation in a sentence?

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Ending punctuation indicates the end of a sentence and helps convey the tone of the statement.

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What are the three main types of ending punctuation?

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The three main types of ending punctuation are the period (.), the question mark (?), and the exclamation mark (!).

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When should a period be used as ending punctuation?

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A period is used to indicate the end of a declarative sentence or a statement.

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When should a question mark be used as ending punctuation?

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A question mark is used at the end of an interrogative sentence, which asks a question.

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When should an exclamation mark be used as ending punctuation?

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An exclamation mark is used to express strong emotion, excitement, or emphasis.

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What is an example of a sentence that requires a question mark?

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An example is: 'What time is the meeting?'

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What is an example of a sentence that requires a period?

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An example is: 'The cat is sleeping on the couch.'

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What is an example of a sentence that requires an exclamation mark?

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An example is: 'Watch out for the car!'

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How does the tone of a sentence change with different ending punctuation?

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The tone can change from neutral (period), to inquisitive (question mark), to excited or urgent (exclamation mark).

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Can a sentence have more than one type of ending punctuation?

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No, a sentence can only have one type of ending punctuation at the end.