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The Question Mark
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The Question Mark ends an interrogative sentence, which is a sentence that asks something. It shows that a sentence is a question.
Rules for using the Question Mark
Rule 1: Use a question mark after a sentence that asks a direct question.
Rule 2: Use a question mark if a sentence starts with a statement but has a question at its end.
You like the color red, right? (This sentence begins as a statement, but ends in a question - use a question mark at the end.)
This dress fits, doesn't it? (This sentence begins as a statement, but ends in a question - use a question mark at the end.)
Charlie is coming to the party, isn't he? (This sentence begins as a statement, but ends in a question - use a question mark at the end.)
Rule 3: In an indirect question, which describes a question but does not ask one, do NOT use a question mark. Use a period instead.
I wondered where we would go after school. (Use a period for a sentence that describes a question but does not ask one.)
She asked why we were eating pizza tonight. (Use a period for a sentence that describes a question but does not ask one.)
Joe asked when we would arrive. (Use a period for a sentence that describes a question but does not ask one.)
Rule 4: If a question has an abbreviation at its end, include a question mark after the period.
Did you go to North Cedar St.? (Abbreviation at the end of a question - add a question mark after period)
Do you live in the U.S.A.? (Abbreviation at the end of a question - add a question mark after period)
Rule 5: Remember, put a space AFTER a question mark, but never before.
Where you have been today? I was looking for you.
The Question Mark
The handy chart below can help you remember the rules and uses of the period.
NAME | Punctuation Mark |
USAGE | EXAMPLE |
Question Mark |
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