Which of the following sentences use correct end punctuation? Check all that apply. Our workgroup is going to lunch with the division manager next Monday, aren’t we? Will you please file these invoices? Fire him. Does this system track all parts ordering for the C45 model. When he became coO, Ninheh asked to have his diploma from Carnegie Mellon placed next to his picture in the hallway.
The correct answer and explanation is:
Correct Sentences with Proper End Punctuation:
- Our workgroup is going to lunch with the division manager next Monday, aren’t we? ✅
- Will you please file these invoices? ✅
- Fire him. ✅
Corrected Sentences:
- Does this system track all parts ordering for the C45 model? (The incorrect period is replaced with a question mark.)
- When he became COO, Ninheh asked to have his diploma from Carnegie Mellon placed next to his picture in the hallway. (Corrected “coO” to “COO” and ensured proper punctuation.)
Explanation (300 words)
Correct punctuation at the end of a sentence is crucial for clarity and meaning. Each type of sentence—declarative, interrogative, imperative, and exclamatory—requires appropriate punctuation.
- Interrogative Sentences: These sentences ask a question and always end with a question mark (?). In the first example, “Our workgroup is going to lunch with the division manager next Monday, aren’t we?” the tag question “aren’t we?” confirms that a question is being asked, making the question mark necessary. The second correct sentence, “Will you please file these invoices?” is also a question, so the question mark is required.
- Imperative Sentences: These give a command or request and can end with either a period (.) or an exclamation mark (!) if strong emotion is involved. “Fire him.” is a command, and the period correctly marks the sentence as an imperative statement.
- Incorrect Usage:
- “Does this system track all parts ordering for the C45 model.” is a question and should end with a question mark (?) instead of a period.
- “When he became coO, Ninheh asked…” contains a capitalization error (“coO” should be “COO”) and needs a period (.) at the end for proper punctuation.
Proper punctuation ensures clarity, avoids confusion, and improves readability in both spoken and written communication.
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