Victory for the ACT Exam 16e TG Sample

U NIT 3 | P UNCTUATION • 133

END-STOP PUNCTUATION

USE PERIODS ONLY WITH COMPLETE SENTENCES M fra a g k m e e su n r t e . that any material that includes a period does not create a sentence

STUDENT TEXT, p. 32 28. Peter noti�ied Elaine. The guidance cF.ounNsoelCohr,atnhgaet he had been accepted.

EXPLANATIONS

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END-STOP PUNCTUATION 1. Use a period at the end of a sentence that makes a statement, gives a cdoomesmnaontdr,eoqrumireakaensaan“spwoelrit.e request” in the form of a question that 2. Use a question mark after a request for information. A question mark iqsuuessetidonaf.ter a direct question. A period is used after an indirect 3. Use exclamation marks after commands or expressions that show setmroontigoenmoorttioonim. Opnlylyuurgseenecxyc.lamation marks to express strong Examples: He is my best friend.  There are thirty days in September.  I wonder if you might follow the script so that I can see if I have memorized my lines.  Did you take the examination on Friday?  The instructor wanted to know if you took the examination on Friday.  Wonderful! You won the lottery! 