End Marks

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What is an end mark?

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An end mark is a punctuation mark that is placed at the end of a sentence to indicate its type. The three main end marks are the period (.), question mark (?), and exclamation mark (!).

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When do you use a period (.)?

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A period is used at the end of a declarative sentence, which states a fact or opinion.

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When do you use a question mark (?)?

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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 do you use an exclamation mark (!)?

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An exclamation mark is used at the end of an exclamatory sentence, which expresses strong emotion or excitement.

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Example of a sentence that ends with a period.

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The cat is sleeping.

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Example of a sentence that ends with a question mark.

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What time is it?

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Example of a sentence that ends with an exclamation mark.

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Watch out for the car!

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What type of sentence is 'I love to dance'?

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It is a declarative sentence and ends with a period.

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What type of sentence is 'Are we there yet'?

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It is an interrogative sentence and ends with a question mark.

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What type of sentence is 'That was amazing'?

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It is an exclamatory sentence and ends with an exclamation mark.