Series index: English Punctuation Overview.
End marks are the punctuation marks used to end sentences, keeping thoughts separate and easy to read. More on using end marks with quotation marks later.
Periods
The period, also known as the full stop, ends declarative and imperative sentences. It’s also used in abbreviations and ellipses.
- Using Periods - Everything you need to know.
- Abbreviations - A very complete explanation with examples and usage notes.
Question Marks
The question mark ends interrogative sentences, as well as any other sentences or sentence fragments posed as questions.
- Question Marks - Basic usage.
- The Question Mark - Another look.
Exclamation Marks
The exclamation mark or exclamation point ends exclamatory sentences and strong interjections.
- Exclamation Points - A couple basic rules.
- The Exclamation Mark - More common uses.