Using End Marks What are end marks? Periods Sentences Abbreviations Question marks Exclamation points Review A Review B

What are end marks? When you speak, you can make your meaning clear by your tone of voice When you write, you use end marks and other punctuation to help the reader understand your meaning. the pauses in your speech your gestures and facial expressions

What are end marks? End marks—periods, question marks, and exclamation points—show where one sentence ends and the next begins. I’ll call you later tonight I have to study Will I call you later tonight? I’ll call you later tonight. I have to study. Or do I have to study tonight? I’ll call you later. Tonight I have to study.

What are end marks? End marks also help indicate the purpose of a sentence. I raked up all the leaves today. Did you rake up all the leaves? I finally raked up all the leaves! Hurry up and rake those leaves! Please rake the leaves today. Statement Question Request Exclamation Command [End of Section]

Periods The period is the most common end mark. Periods are used to end Periods are also used after most abbreviations. statements requests and mild commands

Periods Sentences We are on the same team. A statement ends with a period. Statements are declarative sentences. The referee hasn’t flipped the coin yet.

Periods Sentences A request or a mild command ends with a period. Please prepare the salad. Slice the peppers and carrots. Request Command Requests and commands are imperative sentences.

Periods Abbreviations Personal names (initials) J. K. Rowling S. E. Hinton Periods are used in many types of abbreviations. Titles used with names Mrs. Garcia Dr. Helen Giles Jim Rhodes, Jr.

Periods Abbreviations Organizations and companies Leo’s Cleaning, Inc. Student Volunteer Assn. Periods are used in many types of abbreviations. NOTE: Abbreviations for government agencies and other widely used abbreviations are written without periods. Each letter is capitalized. UFO (Unidentified Flying Object) CIA (Central Intelligence Agency)

Periods Abbreviations Items in addresses 216 N. Oak St. Periods are used in many types of abbreviations. State names P. O. Box 3114 Mass. N.Y.N.Y. N. Dak.

Don’t use periods in two-letter abbreviations for state names in addresses. Do use them when you are abbreviating the name in formal writing. Periods Abbreviations 2121 State St. Seattle, WA I was born in Seattle, Wash., in 1995.

Periods Abbreviations Times of day Periods are used in many types of abbreviations. 7:30 A. M. 8:15 P. M.

Periods Abbreviations Units of measurement Abbreviations for units of measurement are usually written without periods. Use a period with the abbreviation for inch (in.) to prevent confusing it with the word in. kilogram foot kg mile mi ft ounce oz inch in.

When an abbreviation with a period ends a sentence, don’t add another period. However, do add an exclamation point or a question mark if one is needed. Periods Abbreviations My dog’s name is T.J. Why did you name your dog T.J.?

Periods 1.Her family visited Florida last year 2.Please put your bicycle in the garage 3.Mr Kemp went to see Dr Jefferson for a checkup Add periods where needed in the following sentences. 4.The bus should arrive by 8:00 AM

1.Her family visited Florida last year. Periods Add periods where needed in the following sentences. A statement, or declarative sentence, ends with a period.

Periods Add periods where needed in the following sentences. A request or mild command ends with a period. 2.Please put your bicycle in the garage.

Periods Add periods where needed in the following sentences. Use a period after abbreviations of titles used with names. 3.Mr. Kemp went to see Dr. Jefferson for a checkup. A statement ends with a period.

Periods Add periods where needed in the following sentences. 4.The bus should arrive by 8:00 A. M. An abbreviation that tells a time of day has a period after each letter. Also, if an abbreviation with a period ends a statement, do not add another period.

Periods [End of Section] Add periods where needed in the following sentences. 1. Cory brought her camera on the field trip 2.Please pass me the potatoes 3.We sent the entry form to PO Box Mrs Ruiz was not in her office today 5.The board needs to be six ft and four in long. On Your Own

Add periods where needed in the following sentences. 1.Cory brought her camera on the field trip 2.Please pass me the potatoes 3.We sent the entry form to PO Box Mrs Ruiz was not in her office today 5.The board needs to be six ft and four in long. 1. Cory brought her camera on the field trip. 5.The board needs to be six ft and four in. long. Periods Answers 2.Please pass me the potatoes. 3.We sent the entry form to P. O. Box Mrs. Ruiz was not in her office today.

Question marks Have you heard my new song ? Questions are also called interrogative sentences. Where should I meet you ? Did you see the art exhibit ? A question ends with a question mark.

Exclamation points Exclamations are also called exclamatory sentences. An exclamation ends with an exclamation point. What a fun ride that was ! Those puppies are so cute !

Exclamation points A strong command ends with an exclamation point. Commands and requests are imperative sentences. Pick up that litter now ! Look out for that car !

Question marks and exclamation points Insert question marks or exclamation points, as appropriate, in the following sentences. 1.Where did you put the scissors 2.Are you done with your homework yet 3.Don’t touch that burner It’s hot

Question marks and exclamation points Insert question marks or exclamation points, as appropriate, in the following sentences. 1.Where did you put the scissors ? Use a question mark to end a question (or interrogative sentence).

Question marks and exclamation points Insert question marks or exclamation points, as appropriate, in the following sentences. Use a question mark to end a question (or interrogative sentence). 2.Are you done with your homework yet ?

Question marks and exclamation points Insert question marks or exclamation points, as appropriate, in the following sentences. 3.Don’t touch that burner ! It’s hot ! Use an exclamation point to end a strong command (or imperative sentence). Use an exclamation point to end an exclamation (or exclamatory sentence).

Question marks and exclamation points [End of Section] Add question marks or exclamation points, as appropriate, to the following sentences. 1.How many players are on each team 2.Watch out 3.What a beautiful bunch of flowers that is 4.Where would you like to go this evening 5.The roof is caving in Get out now On Your Own

Add question marks or exclamation points, as appropriate, to the following sentences. 1.How many players are on each team 2.Watch out 3.What a beautiful bunch of flowers that is 4.Where would you like to go this evening 5.The roof is caving in Get out now Answers Question marks and exclamation points ? ! ! ? ! !

Review A [End of Section] In the following sentences, add correct end marks as needed. If a sentence is already correct, write C. 1. The book is about Dr Martin Luther King, Jr 2. Which way do I turn to get to the skate park 3. I read one of my own poems in class 4. Mitch’s father was born in Japan. 5. Look out for that falling rock

In the following sentences, add correct end marks as needed. If a sentence is already correct, write C. 1. The book is about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 2. Which way do I turn to get to the skate park ? 3. I read one of my own poems in class. 4. Mitch’s father was born in Japan. 5. Look out for that falling rock ! Review A C

Review B [End of Section] Add end marks as needed in the following sentences. 1.What an exciting game that was 2.Please make your bed every morning 3.Most of the city streets are now covered with ice 4.Wake up right now 5.Has Mr Tyrell P Brown agreed to speak at the ceremony 6.The baby weighs eight lbs and is 20 in long

Add end marks as needed in the following sentences. 1.What an exciting game that was 2.Please make your bed every morning 3.Most of the city streets are now covered with ice 4.Wake up right now 5.Has Mr Tyrell P Brown agreed to speak at the ceremony 6. The baby weighs eight lbs and is 20 in long Review B !. ?..... !

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