At a Glance: Editing for End Punctuation
Editing for End Punctuation
AT A GLANCE
Editing for End Punctuation
If all or almost all of your sentences end with periods, see if some of them might be phrased more effectively as questions or exclamations. (
41a–c
)
Check to be sure you use question marks appropriately. (
41b
)
If you use exclamation points, consider whether each is justified. Does the sentence call for extra emphasis? If in doubt, use a period instead. (
41c
)