End of Sentence Punctuation

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What is the purpose of a period (.)?

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A period is used to end a statement or a sentence.

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What does an exclamation point (!) indicate?

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An exclamation point shows strong feelings or excitement.

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When do we use a question mark (?)?

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A question mark is used at the end of a sentence that asks a question.

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What punctuation mark is used to show a pause in a sentence?

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A comma (,) is used to show a pause in a sentence.

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What punctuation mark would you use for the sentence: 'I love ice cream'

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You would use a period (.) to end the sentence.

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Which punctuation mark would you use for the sentence: 'Watch out!'

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You would use an exclamation point (!) to end the sentence.

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What punctuation mark would you use for the question: 'What time is it'

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You would use a question mark (?) to end the question.

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Why do we use punctuation marks?

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Punctuation marks help us understand the meaning of sentences and how to read them.

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What is the difference between a statement and a question?

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A statement gives information, while a question asks for information.

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Can a sentence have more than one punctuation mark?

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No, a sentence should end with only one punctuation mark.