End Punctuation

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What is end punctuation?

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

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What does a period (.) indicate?

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A period (.) indicates the end of a statement or a command.

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What does an exclamation mark (!) indicate?

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An exclamation mark (!) indicates strong feelings or excitement.

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What does a question mark (?) indicate?

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A question mark (?) indicates that a sentence is asking something.

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When do we use a period?

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We use a period at the end of a declarative sentence, which states a fact or opinion.

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When do we use an exclamation mark?

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We use an exclamation mark at the end of a sentence that expresses strong emotion or excitement.

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When do we use a question mark?

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We use a question mark at the end of a sentence that asks a question.

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Can you give an example of a sentence that ends with a period?

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Sure! 'The cat is sleeping.'

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Can you give an example of a sentence that ends with an exclamation mark?

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Sure! 'Watch out for the car!'

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Can you give an example of a sentence that ends with a question mark?

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Sure! 'What time is it?'