Ending Punctuation

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What is ending punctuation?

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

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What does a period (.) indicate?

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A period (.) is used to show that a sentence is a statement or fact.

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What does an exclamation mark (!) indicate?

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An exclamation mark (!) is used to show strong feelings or excitement.

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What does a question mark (?) indicate?

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

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When do we use a period?

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We use a period at the end of a sentence that tells something or makes a statement.

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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 to express 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 is asking something.

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Can a sentence have more than one type of ending punctuation?

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No, a sentence can only have one type of ending punctuation.

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What is an example of a sentence that ends with a period?

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Example: 'The cat is sleeping.'

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What is an example of a sentence that ends with an exclamation mark?

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Example: 'Watch out for the dog!'