End Punctuation

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What is end punctuation?

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End punctuation refers to the punctuation marks used at the end of a sentence to indicate its completion. The most common types are the period (.), question mark (?), and exclamation mark (!).

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What punctuation mark is used to indicate a statement?

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A period (.) is used to indicate a statement or a declarative sentence.

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What punctuation mark is used to indicate a question?

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A question mark (?) is used to indicate a question or an interrogative sentence.

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What punctuation mark is used to express strong emotion or emphasis?

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An exclamation mark (!) is used to express strong emotion or emphasis.

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How do you identify a question in a sentence?

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A question can be identified by its structure, often starting with a question word (who, what, where, when, why) or by its intonation in spoken language, and it ends with a question mark.

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What is the purpose of using end punctuation in writing?

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End punctuation helps to clarify the meaning of sentences, indicating whether the sentence is a statement, question, or exclamation, thus aiding in comprehension.

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

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No, a sentence can only have one type of end punctuation. It should end with either a period, question mark, or exclamation mark.

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What is an example of a sentence that requires a question mark?

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An example of a sentence that requires a question mark is: 'Are you coming to the party?'.

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What is an example of a sentence that requires a period?

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An example of a sentence that requires a period is: 'She loves to read books.'.

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What is an example of a sentence that requires an exclamation mark?

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An example of a sentence that requires an exclamation mark is: 'Watch out for that car!'.