Ending Punctuation Marks

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What are ending punctuation marks?

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Ending punctuation marks are symbols used at the end of a sentence to indicate its completion. The main types are periods (.), question marks (?), and exclamation points (!).

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What is the purpose of a period?

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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?

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A question mark is used at the end of a direct question.

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What does an exclamation point signify?

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An exclamation point is used to express strong emotion or emphasis.

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Can a sentence end with more than one punctuation mark?

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Yes, a sentence can end with more than one punctuation mark, such as a question mark followed by an exclamation point (e.g., "What are you doing?!").

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What is the difference between a declarative sentence and an interrogative sentence?

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A declarative sentence makes a statement and ends with a period, while an interrogative sentence asks a question and ends with a question mark.

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Provide an example of a sentence that requires a question mark.

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"What time is lunch?" is an example of a sentence that requires a question mark.

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What punctuation mark would you use for the sentence: 'I can't believe it' if expressing excitement?

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You would use an exclamation point: 'I can't believe it!'.

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How do you punctuate a sentence that is both a question and an exclamation?

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You can use both punctuation marks, for example: "Are you serious?!".

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What punctuation mark is used to indicate a command?

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An exclamation point is often used to indicate a strong command or request, e.g., 'Stop!'.