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 and tone. The three main types are periods (.), exclamation marks (!), and question marks (?).

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What does a period (.) indicate?

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A period indicates a statement or a command. It shows that the sentence is complete.

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What does an exclamation mark (!) indicate?

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An exclamation mark indicates strong feelings or excitement. It shows that the sentence expresses a strong emotion.

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What does a question mark (?) indicate?

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A question mark indicates a question. It shows that the sentence is asking for information.

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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 or a command.

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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 excitement, surprise, or strong emotion.

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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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Example of a sentence that ends with a period:

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The dog is barking.

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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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Example of a sentence that ends with a question mark:

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Are you coming to the party?