Punctuation Marks That End Sentences

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Note: Americans often type two blanks after the punctuation mark at the end of a sentence.

Full Stop (Period)

• Use a full stop (also called »period«) to end affirmative sentences.
  • Example: I go shopping every day.
• Use a full stop to end orders.
  • Example: Leave me alone.

Exclamation Mark

• Use an exclamation mark at the end of a surprised exclamation (usually starting with »how« or »what«).
  • Example: How awful! What a chaos!
• Use an exclamation mark at the end of a wish.
  • Example: Good luck!

Question Mark

• Use a questions mark at the end of a question.
  • Example: What's your name?
• Use a questions mark after question tags.
  • Example: You are Connor, aren't you?
• Use a questions mark at the end of a request.
  • Example: Could you give me the book, please?