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End Marks

End Marks . Ninth Grade English, Kroll. What’s an end mark?. Periods, question marks, and exclamation points are used to indicate the end of sentences; therefore, they are known as “end marks”. . ? !. Periods. Use periods at the end of all declarative sentences and most imperative sentences:

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End Marks

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  1. End Marks Ninth Grade English, Kroll

  2. What’s an end mark? • Periods, question marks, and exclamation points are used to indicate the end of sentences; therefore, they are known as “end marks”. . ? !

  3. Periods • Use periods at the end of all declarative sentences and most imperative sentences: • Declarative: Chess is a strategic game. • Imperative: Follow the rules. • Use periods at the end of most sentences containing indirect questions: • The student asked how chess is played.

  4. Other uses of periods • Use periods after initials and after most abbreviations: • Gen. George Washington • 3 lb. 4 oz. • Dr. Michael C. Scott • Use a period after each number or letter in an outline or list: • I. • A. • 1. • 2. • B.

  5. Question Marks • Use a question mark at the end of an interrogative sentence: • Do you know who has won the most championships?

  6. Exclamation Points • Use an exclamation point to end a exclamatory sentence or after a strong interjection (a word that shows feeling or imitates a sound): • Hurrah! • We won the game! • What a game! Note: Don’t overuse them. They lose their effectiveness if used too frequently: • Chess is the most competitive game! It requires skills and concentration! Tension mounts as each player attacks the enemy king!

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