In indirect or reported speech, a question mark is not required at the end of a sentence that reports a question. Instead, a period is used.
The following changes occur when an interrogative sentence changes to indirect speech : 1.Interrogative sentences beginning with an axillary verb are changed into the indirect speech by using the connective "if" or "whether". 2.The reporting verb "said"changes to "asked,questioned,enquiredof, demanded of"in the indirect speech.Note that "if"is used after"enquired"and 'demanded"only when the reporting verb has an object.
An indirect question should be followed by a question mark (i.e., ?) the same as any other question. Direct: Where does he live? Indirect: Do you know where he lives?
A question mark is a punctuation mark, not a part of speech. It is used at the end of a sentence to indicate that it is a question.
In indirect speech, imperative sentences are generally changed to an infinitive form. For example, "He said to come here" would become "He told me to come there." Exclamatory sentences in indirect speech are often reported using a verb such as "exclaimed" or "said with surprise" without maintaining the exclamation mark. For example, "She said, 'What a beautiful day!'" would become "She exclaimed that it was a beautiful day."
An indirect question is a statement that conveys a question without using a question mark. It is typically punctuated with a period at the end.
The following changes occur when an interrogative sentence changes to indirect speech : 1.Interrogative sentences beginning with an axillary verb are changed into the indirect speech by using the connective "if" or "whether". 2.The reporting verb "said"changes to "asked,questioned,enquiredof, demanded of"in the indirect speech.Note that "if"is used after"enquired"and 'demanded"only when the reporting verb has an object.
No, indirect questions do not require question marks.
An indirect question should be followed by a question mark (i.e., ?) the same as any other question. Direct: Where does he live? Indirect: Do you know where he lives?
An indirect question should be followed by a question mark (i.e., ?) the same as any other question. Direct: Where does he live? Indirect: Do you know where he lives?
A question mark is a punctuation mark, not a part of speech. It is used at the end of a sentence to indicate that it is a question.
In indirect speech, imperative sentences are generally changed to an infinitive form. For example, "He said to come here" would become "He told me to come there." Exclamatory sentences in indirect speech are often reported using a verb such as "exclaimed" or "said with surprise" without maintaining the exclamation mark. For example, "She said, 'What a beautiful day!'" would become "She exclaimed that it was a beautiful day."
An indirect question is a statement that conveys a question without using a question mark. It is typically punctuated with a period at the end.
An indirect question usually ends with a period (full stop). It does not require a question mark because it is not a direct question. For example: He asked if she was coming.
the exclamation mark then the speech mark "will we ever see him again?"
If the speech bubble is used for direct speech or a question being asked, then yes, a question mark should be included inside the speech bubble to indicate that it is a question. This helps to clarify the tone and intention of the spoken words.
In British English, speech marks generally go before the question mark. In American English, the placement can vary depending on whether the question mark is part of the quoted material. It's best to follow the style guide or preference of the publication you are writing for.
Yes, if the sentence following the question mark and closing speech marks is the start of a new sentence.