Grammar Grade 11 | Ch. 11, Lesson 72 — End Punctuation

Welcome back to Grammar Grade 11 — a complete, step-by-step walk through every fundamental rule of English grammar a high school junior needs to know. It's built for the SAT, but it's just as much about owning the grammar of everyday writing and speaking for life. The series moves in a clear chapter-and-lesson order, one lesson at a time. CHAPTER 11: PUNCTUATION — LESSON 72: END MARKS Every sentence closes with one of three end marks. A period ends a statement or a mild command. A question mark ends a direct question (but not an indirect one: "She asked why he left." takes a period). An exclamation point ends an exclamation or a forceful command — use it sparingly so it keeps its punch. Choosing the right end mark is really about reading the sentence's purpose: is it telling, asking, or exclaiming? What you'll learn • The period ends a statement or a mild command • The question mark ends a direct question — not an indirect one • The exclamation point ends an exclamation or strong command • Use the exclamation point sparingly • Plus 6 practice questions Quick checks to remember • Telling — period • Asking directly — question mark • Strong feeling — exclamation point (rarely) Chapters 0:00 Introduction 0:23 The period 0:50 The exclamation point 1:20 The question mark 1:54 The quick check 2:22 Practice Set 1 3:11 Practice Set 2 4:10 Recap: Three ways to end New lessons follow the course order — subscribe to follow the whole series. #SAT #SATprep #Grammar #EnglishGrammar #Punctuation #EndMarks #HighSchool