End Punctuation

Which punctuation mark is used to end a declarative sentence?

• .

• ,

• !

• ?

What punctuation mark is used to end an interrogative sentence?

• ?

• ,

• !

• .

Which punctuation mark is used to end an exclamatory sentence?

• !

• .

• ,

• ?

What is the purpose of using a period at the end of a sentence?

• To indicate a pause in the sentence

• To separate two independent clauses

• To indicate the end of a complete thought or statement.

• To emphasize a point

When should a question mark be used in a sentence?

• At the beginning of a sentence when making a statement.

• At the end of a sentence when expressing surprise.

• At the end of a sentence when asking a direct question.

• In the middle of a sentence to indicate uncertainty.

What does an exclamation point indicate at the end of a sentence?

• Strong emotion or emphasis

• A question

• A pause

• A quotation

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which punctuation mark is used to express strong emotions or surprise?

• comma

• question mark

• exclamation mark

• period

What is the difference between a period and an exclamation point?

• A period is used to indicate the end of a sentence or an abbreviation, while an exclamation point is used to indicate strong emotion or emphasis.

• A period is used to indicate the end of a sentence or an abbreviation, while an exclamation point is used to indicate a pause in speech.

• A period is used to indicate strong emotion or emphasis, while an exclamation point is used to indicate the end of a sentence.

• A period is used to indicate the beginning of a sentence, while an exclamation point is used to indicate the end.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

When should a period be used instead of a question mark?

• Interrogative sentence or question.

• Exclamatory sentence or exclamation.

• Imperative sentence or command.

• Declarative sentence or statement

Can a sentence end with more than one punctuation mark?

• No

• Only if it is a question.

• Sometimes, depending on the context.

• Yes, it is possible.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.2A