Mastering Sentence Enders: A Comprehensive Guide to Periods

Question 1

Identify the sentence that uses a period correctly:

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The cat sat on the mat.

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The cats sat on the mat

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The cat sat on the mat

Question 2

Which of the following sentences is an example of an imperative sentence?

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Please shut the door.

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The sun is shining.

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The dog is barking.

Question 3

Which of the following is the correct way to punctuate the following sentence: The cat is black and white

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The cat is black and white.

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The cat, is black and white.

Question 4

What is the purpose of using a period in writing?

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To show that a sentence has ended

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To separate different parts of a sentence

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To show that a word is an abbreviation

Question 5

When writing a sentence that ends with a question, what punctuation mark should be used?

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Question mark

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Period

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Exclamation point

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of a sentence that does NOT end with a period?

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Where is the store?

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The dog is barking.

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Please close the door.

Question 7

Which of the following is a common mistake students make when using periods?

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Using a period after a fragment

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Using a period after a command

Question 8

What is the purpose of using a period in writing?

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To indicate the end of a sentence

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To separate words in a list

Question 9

When using a period to end a sentence, what should the next word be capitalized?

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Only if it is a proper noun

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Never

Question 10

Why is it crucial to use periods correctly when writing sentences?

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To avoid creating sentence fragments.

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To convey a formal tone.

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To indicate pauses during oral reading.

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To denote abbreviations.

Question 11

Which sentence uses a period correctly to end a declarative sentence?

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I went to the store today.

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The cat is asleep on the couch ?

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What is your favorite color.

Question 12

When should you use a period to end a sentence?

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When the sentence makes a statement

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When the sentence asks a question

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When the sentence expresses strong emotion

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a rule for using periods?

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Use a period to end a sentence that is not complete.

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Use a period to end a complete thought.

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Use a period to end a command.

Question 14

Identify the sentence that uses a period correctly:

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The dog barked loudly.

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The cat is sleeping in the sun .

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What is your name ?

Question 15

Which of the following sentences is an imperative sentence that requires a period?

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Please close the door.

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I went to the store yesterday

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The weather is beautiful today

Question 16

When should you NOT use a period?

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After a number in a list

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At the end of a complete thought

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After an abbreviation

Question 17

Which of the following sentences uses a period correctly to separate items in a list?

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I went to the store to buy milk, eggs, and bread.

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I went to the store to buy milk eggs and bread

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I went to the store to buy milk. eggs and bread

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a reason to use a period?

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To end a sentence that asks a question

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To end a sentence that makes a statement

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To end a command

Question 19

Identify the sentence that uses a period correctly after an abbreviation:

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The U.S. is a large country.

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The U.S is a large country.

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The U.S., is a large country

Question 20

Which punctuation mark is NOT used to end a sentence?

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Comma

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Period

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Question mark

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Exclamation mark

Question 21

When should a period be used to end a sentence?

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When the sentence is a statement

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When the sentence is a question

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When the sentence is an exclamation

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When the sentence is a fragment

Question 22

Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly with a period?

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The dog barked at the mailman.

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The dog barked at the mailman

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The dog barked at the mailman?

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The dog barked at the mailman!

Question 23

Which of the following is NOT a type of period?

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Comma

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Full stop

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Decimal point

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Ellipsis

Question 24

What is the primary purpose of an ellipsis?

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To indicate a pause or omission in speech

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To show that a word or phrase has been repeated

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To separate items in a list

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To introduce a quotation

Question 25

When should a period be used in a dialogue?

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At the end of each speaker's line

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At the end of the dialogue

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Only if the speaker is asking a question

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Never

Question 26

Which of the following is the correct way to write out a number using a period?

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123.45

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123,45

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123 45

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1,234.5

Question 27

Which punctuation mark should be used to end the sentence: 'I walked to the store to buy milk'?

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Period (.)

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Comma (,)

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Question mark (?)

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Exclamation point (!)

Question 28

Which of these sentences is ended with a period?

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The dog is barking

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The cat is sleeping?

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The bird is singing!

Question 29

What is the primary purpose of a period?

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To indicate the end of a sentence

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To separate ideas

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To show emphasis

Question 30

What is the correct way to end a sentence that makes a statement?

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With a period

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With a question mark

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With an exclamation mark

Question 31

Which sentence is written with the correct punctuation?

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The cat sat on the mat.

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The cat sat on the mat

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The cat sat on the mat?

Question 32

Which sentence contains an incorrect use of a period?

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The dog ran down the street. The ball rolled into the gutter.

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The cat slept peacefully on the couch.

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The children played in the park, laughing and swinging.

Question 33

Which of the following is a rule for using periods?

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Use a period after a declarative sentence.

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Use a period inside quotation marks.

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Use a period after an exclamation point.

Question 34

Where should a period be placed in a sentence?

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After the last word of a declarative sentence

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Before the last word of an imperative sentence

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In the middle of a sentence to separate ideas

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At the beginning of a sentence to indicate a question

Question 35

Which sentence uses a period correctly to end a declarative sentence?

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The dog barked at the mailman.

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The dog barked: at the mailman

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The dog barked at the mailman, and he ran away.

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The dog barked at the mailman?

Question 36

Which sentence is missing a period?

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Stop running

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Stop. Running,

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Stop running because you're tired.

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Stop running?

Question 37

What is the purpose of using a period at the end of a sentence?

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To indicate the end of a complete thought.

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To show emphasis.

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To separate words in a sentence.

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To indicate a question.

Question 38

Which sentence uses a period correctly to separate two independent clauses?

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The dog barked. The mailman ran away.

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The dog barked because the mailman was there.

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The dog barked and the mailman ran away.

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The dog barked; the mailman ran away!

Question 39

Which of the following sentences uses a period correctly to end a list?

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I need to buy milk, eggs, and bread.

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I need to buy milk, eggs, and bread?

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I need to buy milk, eggs and bread

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I need to buy: milk, eggs, and bread

Question 40

Which of the following sentences uses a period correctly to end a quotation?

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The teacher said, "Please turn in your homework."

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The teacher said: "Please turn in your homework."

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The teacher said, "Please turn in your homework"?

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The teacher said, "Please turn in your homework"

Question 41

Which of the following sentences uses a period correctly to end an abbreviation?

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Dr. Smith is a doctor.

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Dr. Smith is a doctor,

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Dr Smith is a doctor

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Dr. Smith is a doctor?

Question 42

Which sentence is punctuated correctly with a period at the end?

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The brown dog jumped over the fence.

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The brown dog jumped over; the fence.

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The brown dog jumped over the fence

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The brown dog jumped over, the fence.

Question 43

When should you use a period after a sentence?

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When the sentence makes a statement or gives a command.

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When the sentence is an exclamation.

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When the sentence asks a question.

Question 44

Which of the following is NOT a use of a period?

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To separate numbers in a phone number.

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To end a declarative sentence.

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To end an abbreviation.

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To end an imperative sentence.

Question 45

Which of the following words should be followed by a period?

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Dr.

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And

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The

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But

Question 46

Which sentence is written with correct punctuation?**

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The friendly dog wagged its tail.

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The friendly dog, wagged its: tail.

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The friendly dog wagged. its tail

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The friendly, dog wagged it's tail.

Question 47

Which is **NOT** a rule for using periods?**

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Use a period to end questions.

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Place a period after abbreviations.

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Use a period to end imperative sentences

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Use a period to end declarative sentences.

Question 48

What is the purpose of the period in the following sentence: David ate a delicious apple.?**

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To end the statement.

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To ask a question.

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To show excitement.

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To give a command.

Question 49

Which sentence contains a period that is used incorrectly?**

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The excited student shouted, Where is the library?

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Turn left at the next intersection.

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The sun rises in the east.

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Dr. Jones is a well-respected physician.

Question 50

What is the correct way to punctuate the following sentence: The young girl exclaimed how happy she was**

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The young girl exclaimed, "How happy she was!"

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The young girl exclaimed How happy she was!

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The young girl, exclaimed how happy she was.

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The young girl exclaimed how. Happy she was!

Question 51

Which of the following is an example of a period being used in an abbreviation?**

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St.

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the

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and

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for

Question 52

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?**

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Please close the door.

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Please close: the door

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Please close the door?

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Please close the door