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End Punctuation

End Punctuation

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What Is End Punctuation?

End punctuation is punctuation that comes at the end of a sentence of a complete thought. Periods, question marks, and exclamation marks are all examples of end punctuation.

Use a period at the end of all declarative sentences and at the end of imperative sentences that do not convey strong emotion.

Declarative Sentences

End Punctuation Example #1) We have to leave in the next five minutes if we’re going to get to the restaurant on time.
End Punctuation Example #2) The weather is supposed to be better tomorrow than it is today.
End Punctuation Example #3) Steve will drive us to the airport.
End Punctuation Example #4) We’re taking a long road trip in September.
End Punctuation Example #5) Rutger has hockey practice this evening.

Imperative Sentences

End Punctuation Example #6) Bring a towel and sunscreen with you to the beach.
End Punctuation Example #7) Ask your parents for permission to go on the field trip.
End Punctuation Example #8) Take enough water with you if you decide to go on a hike.
End Punctuation Example #9) Help yourself to a snack.
End Punctuation Example #10) Remove your shoes before walking on the carpet.

Use a question mark at the end of all interrogative sentences and after questions that are not necessarily complete sentences.

Question Marks

End Punctuation Example #11) How much time do you need to get ready?
End Punctuation Example #12) Can Janelle help us prepare food for the picnic?
End Punctuation Example #13) Have you seen any good movies lately?
End Punctuation Example #14) Really?
End Punctuation Example #15) Why?

Use an exclamation point at the end of all exclamatory sentences and at the end of imperative sentences that convey strong emotion. Also use an exclamation point after most interjections.

Exclamatory Sentences

End Punctuation Example #16) I can’t wait until summer vacation starts!
End Punctuation Example #17) What a beautiful day it is!
End Punctuation Example #18) That’s great news!
End Punctuation Example #19) Congratulations on your promotion!
End Punctuation Example #20) We won the baseball game!

Imperative Sentences

End Punctuation Example #21)Help me carry these heavy boxes upstairs!
End Punctuation Example #22)Wait here until I get back!
End Punctuation Example #23)Put on your bike helmet before heading out!
End Punctuation Example #24)Be careful driving in the snow!
End Punctuation Example #25)Don’t burn yourself on the stove!

Interjections

End Punctuation Example #21) Wow!
End Punctuation Example #22) No way!
End Punctuation Example #23) Oh my!
End Punctuation Example #24) Yikes!
End Punctuation Example #25) Great!

Why Is End Punctuation Important?

End punctuation not only lets a person know a sentence is finished. It also conveys the emotion that accompanies a sentence and informs the person of the proper way to read the sentence.