End punctuation: Periods, question marks and exclamation points!

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The period, exclamation point and question mark are forms of end punctuation. We all know how to use these basic punctuation marks—or do we? Take this quiz to see if you know the ins and outs of end punctuation.

1. Which sentence is punctuated properly?
2. Choose the sentence that is punctuated correctly.
3. Which sentence is punctuated properly? Q3
4. Which sentence has the correct punctuation?
5. Punctuate a sentence that ends with a parenthetical expression as follows:
6. Which sentence is punctuated properly? Q6
7. Which of the following abbreviations is punctuated properly?
  
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