Sentence Skills: A Workbook for Writers, Form B John Langan End Marks Sentence Skills: A Workbook for Writers, Form B John Langan
End Marks A sentence always begins with a capital letter. It always a period a question mark, or an exclamation point. ENDS WITH
Period (.) Use a period after a sentence that makes a statement. Sam is seven feet tall. Use a period after most abbreviations. Dr. Butcher M.D. Ms. Marple A.M.
Question Mark (?) Use a question mark after a direct question. “What color is that Martian?” Ed asked. Do not use a question mark after an indirect question. Sue asked how Ed’s therapy was going.
Exclamation Point (!) Use an exclamation point after a word or sentence that expresses strong feeling. Wow! This liver is tasty!