Punctuation Marks!

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What is a punctuation mark?

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A punctuation mark is a symbol used in writing to separate sentences and clarify meaning.

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What does a period (.) indicate?

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A period indicates the end of a statement.

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What does an exclamation mark (!) express?

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An exclamation mark expresses strong feelings or emotions.

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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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When do we use a period?

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We use a period at the end of a declarative sentence.

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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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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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Can a sentence have more than one punctuation mark?

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Yes, but usually only one punctuation mark is used at the end of a sentence.

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

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Example: "Watch out!"

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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."