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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When do we use a period?

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We use a period at the end of a statement or a command.

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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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When do we use an exclamation mark?

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We use an exclamation mark at the end of a sentence to show strong feelings or excitement.

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What does a period look like?

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A period is a small dot (.) placed at the end of a sentence.

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What does a question mark look like?

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A question mark is a curved symbol (?) that points upwards at the end of a question.

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What does an exclamation mark look like?

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An exclamation mark is a tall line with a dot underneath it (!).

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Can a sentence have more than one ending 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.