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.

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What is an exclamation mark (!) used for?

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

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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 question.

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Give an example of a sentence that ends with a period.

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The dog is playing in the yard.

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Give an example of a sentence that ends with an exclamation mark.

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Watch out for the car!

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Give an example of a sentence that ends with a question mark.

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Are you coming to the party?

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What punctuation mark do we use for commands?

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We often use an exclamation mark for commands.

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What punctuation mark do we use for statements?

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We use a period for statements.

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What punctuation mark do we use for questions?

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We use a question mark for questions.