Punctuation

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What is punctuation?

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Punctuation is a set of marks used in writing to separate sentences and clarify meaning.

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What does a period (.) mean?

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A period is used at the end of a statement or a command.

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What does a question mark (?) mean?

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A question mark is used at the end of a sentence that asks a question.

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What does an exclamation mark (!) mean?

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An exclamation mark is used to show strong feelings or excitement.

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When do we use a period?

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We use a period at the end of a complete thought or statement.

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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 something.

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When do we use an exclamation mark?

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We use an exclamation mark to express surprise, excitement, or strong emotion.

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Can a sentence have more than one punctuation mark?

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No, usually a sentence ends with one punctuation mark.

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What is an example of a sentence that ends with a period?

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I like to play outside.

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

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What is your favorite color?