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Why is a punctuation mark used at the end of a statement?
A punctuation mark is put at the end of a sentence to denote the conclusion of an idea. The punctuation mark used here is mainly a period. However, if you use a question mark at the end of a sentence, then it is used to denote that the material before the question mark was a question. An exclamation mark is used to add emphasis to the before-stated material.
What are the punctuation marks that combine exclamation and question?
There is no one single punctuation mark to signal both interrogation and exclamation. For that you should just combine the question mark - "?" - and the exclamation mark - "!" - into "?!" and use that instead. Example: "What do you mean there are no cookies left?!" Hope this helped :)
What is a sentence for full stop?
You ALWAYS use a fullstop, unless you are ending the sentence with another punctuation mark. If the sentence is a question, then you'd end the sentence with a question mark. You would not add a full stop after the question mark. eg. How many minutes are there in an hour? If you use an exclamation mark, then you do not add a full stop. eg. Watch out!
Use the word preference in a sentence?
"I have a preference for pizza". By the way, if you are trying to learn good English you should realise that a question is not necessarily a question just because you put a question mark at the end. You wrote "Use the word preference in a sentence?" This is not a question. It's a request. In fact, you don't need to ask a question here at all. All you want is to be given an example of a sentence with the word preference in it.
Is my sentence correct -Do your family has a business background?
Does your family have a background in business. (use a question mark at the end of the sentence.)I personally would have said, "Does your family have a business background?"
How you use a question mark?
A question mark is used at the end of a sentence to indicate that it is a question. It helps to clarify that the sentence is seeking information or prompting a response from the reader.
What is interrogative mark?
An interrogative mark, also known as a question mark, is a punctuation symbol (?) used at the end of a sentence to indicate that it is a question. It prompts the reader to consider the sentence as interrogative and to expect a response.
When to use a question mark on a sentence?
If your question starts with the words, 'who, why , what, when, where and how, your sentence will require a question mark
What punctuation does an interrogative sentence end with?
An interrogative sentence ends with a question mark (?). This punctuation is used to indicate that a question is being asked.
What is a question mark used for?
Use a question mark to create an interrogative sentence -- one that asks a question.
Why do you put question mark after how do you do as greeting?
You use a question mark because it's a question. You are asking them how they are doing.
When do you use a questionmark?
A question mark is a punctuation mark, it replaces the use of a full stop at the end of a sentence that is asking a question.
Do you place a full stop after a question mark in a sentence?
No you should only use a question mark.
Which of the following can you use to end a sentence?
You can use a period (.), an exclamation mark (!), or a question mark (?) to end a sentence.
If you have a question as a header do you use a colon behind the question mark?
It would not be common practice to have a colon and question mark ever in sequence.
When do you use question mark in your writing?
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When keying a question mark what fingers do you use?
I use my left pinky to press and hold "Shift" and press the question mark key with my right pinky.
