End punctuation marks

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What is an end punctuation mark?

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An end punctuation mark is a symbol placed at the end of a sentence to indicate its completion. Common end punctuation marks include the period, exclamation point, and question mark.

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What does a period (.) indicate?

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A period indicates the end of a declarative sentence, which states a fact or opinion.

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What does an exclamation point (!) indicate?

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An exclamation point indicates strong emotion or emphasis, often used at the end of exclamatory sentences.

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What does a question mark (?) indicate?

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A question mark indicates that a sentence is asking a question.

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When should you use a period?

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You should use a period at the end of a statement or command.

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When should you use an exclamation point?

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You should use an exclamation point to express excitement, surprise, or strong feelings.

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When should you use a question mark?

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You should use a question mark at the end of a sentence that asks a question.

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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.

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

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Example: Watch out for that car!

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

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Example: What time is it?