Ending Punctuation

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What is ending punctuation?

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Ending punctuation refers to the marks used at the end of a sentence to indicate its type. The three main types are a period (.), an exclamation mark (!), and a question mark (?).

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What does a period (.) indicate?

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A period indicates a statement or a command. It shows that the sentence is complete.

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What does an exclamation mark (!) indicate?

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An exclamation mark indicates strong feelings or excitement. It shows that the sentence expresses a strong emotion.

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What does a question mark (?) indicate?

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A question mark indicates a question. It shows that the sentence is asking for information.

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When do we use a period? Give an example.

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We use a period at the end of a statement. Example: 'I like ice cream.'

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When do we use an exclamation mark? Give an example.

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We use an exclamation mark to show excitement or strong feelings. Example: 'Wow, that’s amazing!'

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When do we use a question mark? Give an example.

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We use a question mark at the end of a question. Example: 'What is your favorite color?'

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Can a sentence have more than one type of ending punctuation?

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No, a sentence can only have one type of ending punctuation.

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What is the ending punctuation for the sentence: 'Hooray'?

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The ending punctuation is an exclamation mark (!).

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What is the ending punctuation for the sentence: 'Do you want to watch a movie'?

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The ending punctuation is a question mark (?).