Question

_______ is used to mark the end of declarative and imperative sentences.

• A. Semicolon
• B. Comma
• C. Dash
• D. Period

Hint:

Remember: Period for statements, question mark for interrogatives, and exclamation mark for exclamations.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

A period (full stop) is used to mark the end of declarative (statements) and imperative sentences (commands/requests). E.g., "He is a doctor." / "Close the door." \[ \Rightarrow \boxed{\text{Period}} \]

Answer 2

Match each mark to the one job it exclusively performs at the end or middle of a sentence.

1. Option 1 (Semicolon): Sits inside a sentence to connect two related clauses; it never closes a sentence.
2. Option 2 (Comma): Separates items or clauses within a sentence; also a mid-sentence mark, not a closing one.
3. Option 3 (Dash): Adds emphasis or an abrupt break within a sentence; again an internal mark.
4. Option 4 (Period): The only mark among these placed at the very end of a statement or command to signal it is complete.

Since the question asks specifically about marking the end of a sentence, only the period qualifies.

Hence, the correct answer is Period.