Section A: End Punctuation (Practice)

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1. What did you do over the weekend

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This sentence ends with a question mark because this clearly a question.

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This practice quiz focuses on correct end punctuation usage, featuring sentences needing proper punctuation marks.

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2. It was the most exciting trip ever

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This sentence ends in an exclamation point because it expresses strong emotion.

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3. We went canoeing on Saturday afternoon

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This sentence ends in a period because it is a declarative sentence. It makes a statement.

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4. When we got back, a bear was pawing through our tent

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This sentence ends in a period because it is a declarative sentence. It makes a statement.

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5. What do you think I did

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This sentence ends with a question mark because this clearly a question.

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6. While I tried to take a picture of it, Jay scared it away by banging on a frying pan with a spoon

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This sentence ends in a period because it is a declarative sentence. It makes a statement.

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7. Wow

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This sentence ends in an exclamation point because it expresses strong emotion. Exclamatory sentences often only have one or two words.

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8. The bear growled and ran off into the woods

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This sentence ends in a period because it is a declarative sentence. It makes a statement.

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9. Then that night there was a tremendous thunderstorm

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This sentence ends in a period because it is a declarative sentence. It makes a statement.

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10. A giant red pine tree fell in the next campsite

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This sentence ends in a period because it is a declarative sentence. It makes a statement.

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11. Help me

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This sentence ends in an exclamation point because it expresses strong emotion. Exclamatory sentences often only have one or two words.

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12. Two people were trapped in their camper

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This sentence ends in a period because it is a declarative sentence. It makes a statement.

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13. We helped them get out when the storm had passed

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This sentence ends in a period because it is a declarative sentence. It makes a statement.

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14. What a weekend

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A sentence that begins with a question word but is not actually asking a question is an exclamatory sentence.

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What did you do over the weekend
It was the most exciting trip ever
We went canoeing on Saturday afternoon
When we got back, a bear was pawing through our tent
What do you think I did
While I tried to take a picture of it, Jay scared it away by banging...
Wow
The bear growled and ran off into the woods
Then that night there was a tremendous thunderstorm
A giant red pine tree fell in the next campsite
Help me
Two people were trapped in their camper
We helped them get out when the storm had passed
What a weekend
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