English Grammar – Punctuation at The End of a Sentence

English grammar is easy once you know the rules. Below you will find some exercises to test your knowledge of the English written, and also spoken, language.

PUNCTUATION AT THE END OF A SENTENCE

To end a sentence, you have a choice of three punctuation marks:
1. ‘.‘ The full stop/period. An ordinary sentence ends with a full stop (UK), or period (US).
2. ‘?‘ The question mark. A question ends with a question mark.
3. ‘!‘ The exclamation mark. A sentence containing a thread or a command, or one expressing surprise, ends with an exclamation mark.
Example: How dare you eat my lunch!

A) Write the five groups of words below that either express surprise or contain a threat or command. Add an exclamation mark beside each one.

I like snow
Don’t say you’ve lost again.
What a dreadful mess.
Come inside this minute.
Harry has blue eyes and a fair skin.
Stop or I shoot.
Eleven o’clock and still in bed.
I am nine today.

B) Write the numbers of these sentences. Decide whether each one needs a full stop/period, a question mark or an exclamation mark. Write it by the number.

1) Paul is staying with his cousin
2) Do you think he knows
3) How are you feeling today
4) Whatever will she do next
5) Oh, do be quiet
6) This is a very old clock
7) Is this a public footpath
What a beautiful picture

—————————
—————————

See related articles:
English Grammar – putting together simple sentences

English Grammar – Sentences

English Grammar – Compound Sentences and Conjunctions

English Grammar – Negatives

English Grammar – Pronouns and Special Pronouns

English Grammar – English Grammar Test

English Grammar – Adjectives and Possessive Adjectives

English Grammar – Verb Tenses Part 1

English Grammar – Verb Tenses Part 2