What is the primary function of a period in a sentence?

• To add extra information

• To indicate a full stop

• To express excitement

• To ask a question

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CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.4.3B

CCSS.L.K.2B

Which statement is true about the use of periods?

• Introduces a list

• Signals the end of a sentence

• Indicates a pause

• Used to ask questions

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CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.5.2

When should a question mark be used?

• To list items

• At the end of a direct question

• To show strong emotion

• At the end of a statement

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

What should follow a direct question in writing?

• A period

• An exclamation point

• A question mark

• A comma

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CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.4.3B

CCSS.L.K.2B

Which punctuation mark is used to express strong feelings?

• Colon

• Period

• Comma

• Exclamation point

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CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.4.3B

CCSS.L.K.2B

What is the effect of overusing exclamation points?

• Introduces new ideas

• Enhances reader understanding

• Makes the text clearer

• They lose their impact

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CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.4.3B

CCSS.L.K.2B