Full stop (.)

A full stop is normally used to finish a sentence.

Example:
1. Jane has a green car.
2. I like reading crime books.

Question mark (?)

A question mark is used at the end of a question sentence.

Example:
How old are you?
Can I borrow this book?

Exclamation mark (!)

An exclamation mark is used to show strong feelings or to emphasize a comment or an order.

Example:
Watch out! This car is just about to turn.
Stop that!

Look at the sentence below and decide which punctuation to use. Click the button next to your choice.

1. Martha goes to school every day.....

Full stop     Question mark     Exclamation mark

  The sentence needs a full stop.

2. Help... Help... The person over there is drowning.

Full stop     Question mark     Exclamation mark

  Someone is drowning, so 'help' is an urgent cry for assistance. It needs an exlamation mark.

3. My father is an accountant.....

Full stop     Question mark     Exclamation mark

  The sentence needs a full stop.

4. Is it your birthday today.....

Full stop     Question mark     Exclamation mark

  It is a question therefore it needs a question mark at the end.

5. Could you give me a ring later today.....

Full stop     Question mark     Exclamation mark

  It is a polite request in the form of a question. It needs a question mark at the end of the sentence.

6. Get out of this house at once.....

Full stop     Question mark     Exclamation mark

  The sentence is an order. It needs an exlamation mark

7. How much does that cost.....

Full stop     Question mark     Exclamation mark

  It is a question therefore it needs a question mark at the end.

8. Good luck.....

Full stop     Question mark     Exclamation mark

  It is a strong wish, for example you are wishing your friend good luck in a job interview. It needs an exlamation mark.

9. The next Olympic Games will be in China.....

Full stop     Question mark     Exclamation mark

  The sentence needs a full stop.

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