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What are the sentence signals for end of a sentence?

The primary sentence signals, also known as end punctuation, are:

* Period (.) : Used at the end of a declarative sentence (a statement).

* Example: The cat sat on the mat.

* Question mark (?) : Used at the end of an interrogative sentence (a question).

* Example: Did the cat sit on the mat?

* Exclamation point (!) : Used at the end of an exclamatory sentence (a statement showing strong emotion).

* Example: The cat sat on the mat!

There are also less common, but still valid, sentence signals:

* Ellipsis (...) : Used to indicate an incomplete thought, trailing off, or an omitted part of a quotation.

* Example: "I don't know... I just... I need a moment."

* Colon (:) : Used to introduce a list, explanation, or quotation.

* Example: The cat sat on the mat: a soft, furry feline.

It's important to note that these are the primary signals for the end of a sentence. There are some instances where a sentence can be punctuated differently, for example, in dialogue or complex sentence structures.

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