Daily Grammar

Quiz for Lessons 331 - 335

Mechanics - End Punctuation

Use a period to end a declarative sentence.  A declarative sentence makes a statement.

Use a period to end an imperative sentence.  An imperative sentence makes a command or request.

Use a question mark to end an interrogative sentence.  An interrogative sentence asks a direct question.

Use an exclamation point to end an exclamatory sentenceAn exclamatory sentence shows strong feeling. Declarative, imperative, or interrogative sentences can be made into exclamatory sentences by punctuating them with an exclamation point.
Source: Lesson 91
or any strong exclamation. (A strong exclamation is called an interjectionAn interjection is a word or word group that shows feeling. A mild interjection is followed by a comma; a strong interjection is followed by an exclamation mark.
Source: Lesson 85
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Instructions: Put the needed punctuation in each of these sentences.

1. Don't run out in the street

Don't run out in the street. -or- !

2. Now is the time to support honesty in all aspects of life

Now is the time to support honesty in all aspects of life. -or- !

3. Well  Here we go again

Well!  Here we go again. -or- !

4. Pay attention, will you

Pay attention, will you. -or- !

5. Who is that guy walking down the hall

Who is that guy walking down the hall? -or- !
 
 
 

6. He doesn't live here anymore

He doesn't live here anymore. -or- !

7. Get out of here

Get out of here! -or- .

8. Did you bring the money that we need

Did you bring the money that we need? -or- !

9. Watch what you are doing

Watch what you are doing. -or- !

10. I will see you tomorrow

I will see you tomorrow. -or- !



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