By: Sophia Manley, Alyssa Mora, Joe Hill, and Michael Rodgers
End marks indicate the end of a sentence, word, or phrase. Types of punctuation: period, question mark, and an exclamation point. End Marks
Period – used to end a sentence or is used after most abbreviations What is a Period?
Periods are used at the end of Declarative sentences. Periods can also be used at the end of most Imperative sentences. Use periods to end a sentence that contains an indirect question. Indirect question- restates a question in a declarative sentence without giving the speakers exact words. Periods at the end of Sentences
Ex: My favorite type of ice cream is chocolate. Declarative sentence Ex: Please go clean up your room before you leave. Imperative sentence Ex: John asked me if I wanted to go to dinner with him. Indirect question Examples for periods in sentences
A period will be used after most abbreviations and initials. Ex: Saint- St., Mister-Mr., Misses- Mrs., Avenue- Ave., Sophia F. Manley The abbreviation for inch, in., is the only measurement that requires a period after it. When a sentence ends with an abbreviation do not put an extra period. Ex: Today, we will be driving down Main St. Abbreviations and Initials
Acronyms- words that are formed with the first letters of each word inside of a name or title Acronyms will never have periods Ex: SWAT- Special Weapons And Tactics Acronyms
Question mark- used after a word, phrase, or sentence that asks a question Using Question Marks
Interrogative sentence- a sentence that asks a question A question mark always ends interrogative sentences. Ex: Do you like the shoes that are being sold in the mall? Interrogative Sentences
A question mark is needed after a word or phrase that asks a question. Many times a word or phrase is used to ask a question, but this type of question is punctuated as a complete sentence. The words that are left out are easily understood. Ex: I would like to go to the movies with you. When? Words or phrases that ask questions
Exclamation marks- used to end words or phrases, exclamatory sentences, or imperative sentences with strong emotion. Ex: That rollercoaster was so much fun!- exclamatory sentence Exclamation Marks
An exclamation mark is needed after an imperative sentence that gives a forceful or urgent command. Ex: Don’t climb up the tree during the night! Imperative Sentences
Interjections are ended with an exclamation mark, but only if it shows strong emotion. Ex: Wow! Look at how big that sticky note is. Don’t use exclamation points too often, because overusing them reduces their emotion and makes writing less effective. Incorrect: Wow! That painting is amazing! Correct: Wow! That painting is amazing. Interjections
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