v Use a period at the end of a declarative sentence. A declarative sentence makes a statement.
Ø This time of year, I love to see the leaves changing colors.
v Use a period at the end of an imperative sentence that does not express strong feeling. An imperative sentence gives a command or makes a request.
Ø Please gather some apples for baking.
v Use a question mark at the end of an interrogative sentence. An interrogative sentence asks a question.
Ø Don’t you enjoy the crisp cool feel of autumn air?
v Use an exclamation point at the end of an exclamatory sentence or a strong imperative sentence. An exclamatory sentence expresses strong feelings and an imperative sentence gives a command or makes a request.
Ø I love autumn!
v Use an exclamation point after an interjection. Interjections are words or groups of words that express strong emotions and feelings.
Ø Yeah! I even get to watch the Steelers play!
v Use a period after an abbreviation. Abbreviations are shortened forms of words or phrases.
Ø Mr. Washington enjoys home-made apple pies, but Mrs. Washington enjoys hot spiced apple cider.
Ø The orchard doesn’t open until 7:00 A.M.
