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...punctuation (punc - tu - a - tion)

1. A period is used at the end of a sentence and after an abbreviation.
Japanese
English
I have a cold.
We do not want to purchase the house.
  U.B.C. - University of British Columbia.
  N.A.T.O. - North Atlantic Treaty Organization

2. The question mark is used in setences asking a question.
Japanese
English
Contraction
Can you not go? Can't you go?
How could she not go? How couldn't she go?
Will John not answer my question? John won't answer my question?

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