Sentence Punctuation

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What is punctuation?

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Punctuation refers to the marks used in writing to separate sentences and clarify meaning.

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What is a period (.) used for?

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A period is used at the end of a statement or a sentence that is not a question or exclamation.

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What is a question mark (?) used for?

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

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What is an exclamation mark (!) used for?

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An exclamation mark is used at the end of a sentence to show strong feelings or excitement.

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What punctuation mark do we use for commands?

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We use an exclamation mark (!) for commands to show urgency or strong feelings.

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How do we punctuate a simple statement?

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We use a period (.) at the end of a simple statement.

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What punctuation do we use when asking a question?

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We use a question mark (?) when asking a question.

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Can a sentence have more than one punctuation mark?

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No, a sentence typically ends with only one punctuation mark.

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What punctuation mark would you use for: 'Watch out'?

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You would use an exclamation mark (!).

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What punctuation mark would you use for: 'Is it raining'?

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You would use a question mark (?).