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 main types are periods (.), question marks (?), and exclamation points (!).

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What punctuation mark is used to indicate a question?

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A question mark (?) is used at the end of a sentence to indicate that it is a question.

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

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An exclamation point (!) is used at the end of a sentence to express strong emotion or excitement.

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What punctuation mark is used to indicate a statement?

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A period (.) is used at the end of a declarative sentence to indicate that it is a statement.

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How do you punctuate a sentence that is a command?

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A command can end with a period (.) or an exclamation point (!) depending on the strength of the command.

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What is the difference between a statement and a question?

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A statement provides information and ends with a period (.), while a question seeks information and ends with a question mark (?).

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Can a sentence end with a comma?

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No, a sentence cannot end with a comma. Commas are used within sentences to separate items or clauses, not at the end.

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

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"Watch out for that car!" is an example of a sentence that ends with an exclamation point.

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What punctuation should be used in the sentence: 'What a beautiful day' to express excitement?

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An exclamation point (!) should be used: 'What a beautiful day!'.

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How do you punctuate a quote at the end of a sentence?

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If the quote is a statement, use a period inside the quotation marks. If it's a question or exclamation, use the appropriate punctuation inside the quotation marks.