Understanding Punctuation Marks in Imperative Sentences

What punctuation mark ends an imperative sentence?

An imperative sentence typically ends with a period (full stop) or an exclamation mark (exclamation point), depending on the context and the tone of the sentence.

Period (full stop): An imperative sentence can end with a period when it conveys a straightforward command or request without a sense of urgency or strong emotion. For example:

• "Please close the door."
• "Pass me the salt, please."

Exclamation mark (exclamation point): An imperative sentence can end with an exclamation mark when it expresses a strong command or urgent request, or when it conveys strong emotion or emphasis. For example:

• "Stop!"
• "Help!"
• "Don't do that!"

The choice of whether to use a period or an exclamation mark at the end of an imperative sentence depends on the speaker's intent and the desired tone of the sentence.