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

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What does a period (.) indicate?

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A period indicates the end of a declarative sentence, which states a fact or opinion.

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What does a question mark (?) indicate?

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A question mark indicates the end of an interrogative sentence, which asks a question.

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What does an exclamation mark (!) indicate?

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

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When should you use an exclamation mark?

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Use an exclamation mark to show excitement, surprise, or strong feelings.

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When should you use a question mark?

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Use a question mark at the end of a sentence that asks a question.

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When should you use a period?

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Use a period at the end of a statement or command.

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Example of a sentence that needs an exclamation mark: 'Yay, we won__'

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Yay, we won!

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Example of a sentence that needs a question mark: 'When are we going to the museum__'

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When are we going to the museum?

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Example of a sentence that needs a period: 'I need to take a nap__'

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I need to take a nap.