Matching Pairs The Punctuation MarksOnline version Match the punctuation marks to their descriptions. by A. G. 1 It is placed at the end of a sentence to be completed. 2 It is placed at the end of a sentence to indicate surprise or add emphasis. 3 Indicates a direct question when it is placed at the end of a sentence. 4 It is used to separate ideas within the structure of a sentence. 5 It is placed after a word that introduces a quotation, an example or an explanation. 6 It is used to connect independent clauses. The Period ( . ) The Semicolon ( ; ) The Exclamation Point ( ! ) The Colon ( : ) The Comma ( , ) The Question mark ( ? )