Ending Punctuation Marks

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What is an ending punctuation mark?

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An ending punctuation mark is a symbol that comes at the end of a sentence to show how the sentence should be read.

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What are the three main types of ending punctuation marks?

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

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What does a period (.) indicate?

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A period indicates that a sentence is a statement or a command.

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What does a question mark (?) indicate?

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A question mark indicates that a sentence is asking something.

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What does an exclamation mark (!) indicate?

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An exclamation mark indicates strong feelings or excitement.

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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.

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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 something.

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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 shows excitement or strong emotion.

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Can a sentence have more than one punctuation mark?

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No, a sentence can only have one ending punctuation mark.

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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.