Punctuation

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What is punctuation?

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Punctuation is the use of symbols in writing to help make the meaning clear.

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What does a period (.) mean?

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A period shows that a sentence has ended.

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What does a question mark (?) mean?

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A question mark shows that a sentence is asking something.

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What does an exclamation mark (!) mean?

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An exclamation mark shows strong feelings or excitement.

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When do we use a period?

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We use a period at the end of a statement.

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When do we use a question mark?

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We use a question mark at the end of a question.

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When do we use an exclamation mark?

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We use an exclamation mark to show excitement or surprise.

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Can a sentence have more than one punctuation mark?

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No, usually a sentence has only one punctuation mark at the end.

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What is an example of a sentence that ends with a period?

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My dog is very friendly.

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What is an example of a sentence that ends with a question mark?

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What time is it?