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Frage | Antworten |
THE PERIOD | the period is used to mark the end of a sentence that makes a statement or expresses a command |
SPACES | Leave two spaces after a period if it is followed by another sentence. |
FORMS TO USE | Use a period to mark the end of an indirect question. |
EXAMPLE | Why Alicia quit her job has never been explained. |
DECIMALS | separate a whole number from a decimal fraction. |
EXAMPLE | $765.65 3.75 percent |
THE QUESTION MARK. | . Use a question mark at the end of a direct question. Leave two spaces after the question mark. |
Examples | 1. Will you be able to fly to New York tomorrow? 2. Why are you moving to |
. Use a question mark at the end of a condensed question | Helen tells me that you are going to Cali. When? |
THE EXCLAMATION POINT | Use the exclamation point to express strong feeling. Leave two spaces after the exclamation point. |
Examples: | No! I don’t believe it! How could you do it! Incredible! |
Note: | The exclamation point may be enclosed in parentheses and placed directly after a word you want to emphasize. |
Example: | We won exclusive (!) distribution rights in our city. |
. A single word may be followed by and exclamation point to express intense feeling. | Congratulations! You got an excellent grade on your test. |
With Oh and O. | The exclamation oh may be followed by either an exclamation point or a comma, depending on the emphasis desired. It is capitalized only when it starts a sentence. The capitalized O, the sign or direct address, is not usually followed by any punctuation. |
Examples: | Oh! I didn’t expect that! O America, where are you headed? O Lord, help me. Oh, what’s the use? |
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