Question Marks: Master the Art of Punctuation

Question 1

Identify the sentence that is a question:

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Is it raining?

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The rain is falling.

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It is raining.

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The clouds are dark.

Question 2

Which of these questions is grammatically correct?

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What is your name?

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what is your name

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what is your name?

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What is your name

Question 3

Which sentence requires a question mark?

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Are you going to the store?

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We won the game.

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The weather is nice.

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I am tired.

Question 4

What is the primary function of a question mark in writing?

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To denote a question

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To express a command

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To convey excitement

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To indicate a statement

Question 5

What unique question mark is used in Spanish?

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¿

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?

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.

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!

Question 6

How should a question that begins with a quotation be punctuated?

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“Where are you going?”

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"Where are you going”

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"Where are you going?

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“Where are you going?

Question 7

Select the sentence that correctly uses a question mark.

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Can you please tell me what time it is?

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This is my book.

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I am going to the store.

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The weather is nice today.

Question 8

Identify the sentence that is a yes/no question.

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Are you tired?

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What is your favorite color?

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Where do you live?

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How old are you?

Question 9

When should question marks be used within parentheses?

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To express uncertainty or ask a rhetorical question.

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To quote someone directly.

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To add emphasis.

Question 10

What is the purpose of an indirect question?

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To report a question without using the speaker's exact words.

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To ask a question directly to the reader.

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To express strong emotion.

Question 11

Select the rule that is NOT for using question marks correctly.

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Place a question mark only at the end of a declarative sentence.

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Use a question mark inside parentheses to indicate uncertainty.

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Use a question mark at the end of a question.

Question 12

Which sentence uses a question mark to express surprise?

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I can't believe you won the lottery?!

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I can't believe you won the lottery!

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I can't believe you won the lottery.

Question 13

Explain the difference between an open-ended question and a closed-ended question.

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Open-ended questions allow for a variety of responses, while closed-ended questions have limited or specific responses.

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Open-ended questions are used for formal writing, while closed-ended questions are used for informal writing.

Question 14

Which of the following punctuation marks can be used instead of a question mark in indirect questions?

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Period

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Semicolon

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Comma

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Exclamation mark

Question 15

Which of the following sentences correctly demonstrates the use of a question mark in a tag question?

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You're not going out, are you?

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You're not going out? Are you?

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You're not going out are you?

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You're not going out.

Question 16

What is the primary difference between a question mark and an exclamation mark?

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A question mark indicates a question, while an exclamation mark indicates an exclamation.

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A question mark is used at the beginning of a question, while an exclamation mark is used at the end.

Question 17

In academic writing, when is it appropriate to use a question mark in parentheses?

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To indicate uncertainty or speculation

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To separate a question from the rest of the text

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To introduce a direct quote

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To emphasize a question

Question 18

Which sentence requires a question mark to form an interrogative sentence?

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Where is the nearest library?

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Please return the book by Friday.

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Do you have any books on history?

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The library is located on Main Street.

Question 19

In which situation should a question mark be used?

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To indicate a request for information

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To end a declarative sentence

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To separate items in a list

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To indicate a pause in speech

Question 20

Identify the correct placement of the question mark in the following sentence: 'I wonder if it will rain'

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I wonder if it will rain?

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I wonder? if it will rain

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I wonder if it will rain.

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I wonder if it will rain

Question 21

Which word in the sentence 'Who called you yesterday' should be followed by a question mark?

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Who

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yesterday

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called

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you

Question 22

Which of the following sentences contains an unnecessary question mark?

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I'm not sure if I can make it?

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Can you please pass me the salt?

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Do you have any plans for the weekend?

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What is the meaning of life?

Question 23

What is the purpose of using a question mark in a parenthetical expression?

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To express uncertainty or doubt

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To emphasize a point

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To separate items in a list

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To indicate a pause in speech

Question 24

Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly with a question mark?

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Are you going to the store?

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What is your name.

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Go to the store.

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Stop the car.

Question 25

Which of the following words can NOT be used to begin a question?

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However

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Who

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What

Question 26

What is the primary purpose of a question mark?

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To indicate a question.

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To end a statement.

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To start a sentence.

Question 27

How can you differentiate between a direct and indirect question?

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A direct question asks directly, while an indirect question reports a question.

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A direct question is always longer than an indirect question.

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A direct question uses a question mark, while an indirect question does not.

Question 28

Which of the following is an example of an indirect question?

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She asked me if I could help her.

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Where did you go yesterday?

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What is your favorite color?

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Can you open the door?

Question 29

When a question begins with a question word, how should it end?

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With a question mark.

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With an exclamation mark.

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With a period.

Question 30

Can question marks be used in pairs or series?

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Yes, to express doubt, uncertainty, or a series of questions.

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Only in direct questions.

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No, they should only be used singly.

Question 31

Which of the following sentences correctly uses a question mark within a quotation?

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She asked, "Are you coming?"

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She said are you coming

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She exclaimed are you coming!

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She said ? are you coming ?

Question 32

Which sentence uses a question mark correctly?

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Did you know that the world's population is over 8 billion?

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What is the capital of France Paris?

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I wonder if it will rain today.

Question 33

Where should a question mark be placed in this sentence:  'The movie was great it was so funny'?

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The movie was great? It was so funny.

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The movie was great! It was so funny

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None of the above

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The movie was great it was so funny?

Question 34

You would NOT use a question mark when:

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Making a polite request.

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Asking a direct question.

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Conveying surprise or disbelief.

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Expressing uncertainty.

Question 35

What is the primary purpose of a question mark in writing?

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To indicate a question or uncertainty.

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To emphasize a statement.

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To indicate a pause or break in speech.

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To separate different ideas in a sentence.

Question 36

Which sentence uses a question mark to show uncertainty?

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I'm not sure if I'll be able to attend the meeting tomorrow?

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What time is the meeting tomorrow?

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The meeting is tomorrow at 10 am.

Question 37

What is a common mistake when using question marks?

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Using a question mark after a statement that is not a question.

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Using a question mark after an indirect question.

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Using a question mark inside quotation marks.

Question 38

Which of the following sentences uses a question mark correctly?

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Did you see the new movie?

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The movie was great.

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I love movies!

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What is your favorite movie?

Question 39

When is a question mark NOT required?

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After an indirect question

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After a direct question

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After a tag question

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After a rhetorical question

Question 40

Which of the following sentences illustrates a tag question?

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You're going to the store, aren't you?

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The store is closed.

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I need to go to the store.

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Where are you going?

Question 41

When is it appropriate to use a question mark in a series of questions?

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When each question is a separate inquiry

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Never

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When the questions are all short and simple

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When the questions are all related to the same topic

Question 42

What is the intended purpose of a rhetorical question?

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To emphasize a point or provoke thought, not to elicit an answer

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To ask for information

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To express an emotion

Question 43

Which of the following sentences contains an incorrectly placed question mark?

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The dog barked loudly?

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The dog barked loudly.

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Did the dog bark loudly?

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The dog, barked loudly.

Question 44

When should a question mark be used in parentheses?

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To convey uncertainty or doubt about a preceding statement

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To ask a rhetorical question

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To emphasize a question

Question 45

Which of the following is a common error in question mark usage?

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Using a question mark after an exclamation

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Using a question mark after a command

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Using a question mark after a statement

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Using a question mark after a request

Question 46

What is the primary difference between a direct and an indirect question?

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Direct questions are phrased as questions, while indirect questions are reported as statements.

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Direct questions are always longer than indirect questions.

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Indirect questions are always more formal than direct questions.

Question 47

Which of the following is a recommended strategy for improving question mark usage?

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Read aloud and listen for the rise in intonation at the end of a question.

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Avoid using questions in your writing.

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Memorize a list of rules.