Periods Exclamation Points and Question Marks

Yes, you do.

An example from the novel The Kite Runner,

"Ask him where his shame is. They spoke. He says this is war. There is no shame in war. Tell him he's wrong. War doesn't negate decency. It demands it, even more than in times of peace" (Hosseini 121-122).

period (.) means a stop in a typical sentence

semicolon (;) is a way to link sentences that are related

question mark (?) means you have a question

Those are just a few basics. See the related link for a lot of great information about different punctuation marks. Check out the right hand bar especially, which lists TONS of punctuation marks. You can click on any of them for more information.

A declarative sentence ends with just a little-old period.

A declarative sentence, which makes a statement, ends in a period.

The stop and frisk policy in New York City officially ended in August 2013. This decision came after a federal judge ruled that the policy violated individuals' constitutional rights.

The question mark was developed in the 8th century but only appeared in its present form in the 17th century. The most likely explanation for its origin is that it was based on earlier marks in written text.

An exclamation point is used to show strong emotion, excitement, emphasis, or to convey yelling or raising your voice in texts or messages. It is not advisable to overuse exclamation points as it may diminish their impact.

It depends a great deal upon the style manual that is being used. The British and the Americans differ slightly. Quotes are pretty standardly done like this:

He said, "What are you doing?"

She stated, "I'm going to get ready to go."

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You only put a period after a quotation if it is after the descriptive clause. If another clause follows the quote describing who said it, then you use a comma. Examples:

George whispered, "I failed my English exam."

"I failed my English exam," George whispered.

You can use exclamation points and question marks as normal, though. Examples:

George exclaimed, "I aced my English exam!"

"I aced my English exam!" George exclaimed.

A sentence in a quotation may contain commas.

An equivalent term for "question" could be "query" or "inquiry."

In a census, questions are used to collect demographic information about the population such as age, gender, race, occupation, education level, and housing characteristics. This data is then used for government planning, resource allocation, and policy decision-making.

A full stop is used at the end of a sentence to indicate a complete thought or statement. It is also used in abbreviations and to separate numbers in decimal notation.

Up until 1754 it was common to write spanish sentences using only one exclamation or question mark at the end of them. It was in that year that the Royal Academy of Language (RAE) decided to introduce the inverted question and exclamation mark, to help understanding the meaning of a sentence. In spanish, unlike many other languages, the sintax does not help to differentiate if a sentence is a question or a statement.

An implicit question is a question that is implied or suggested rather than directly stated. It requires the reader or listener to make an inference or deduction based on context or clues provided in the communication.

An exclamation point warning light in a 2008 BMW 328i typically indicates a problem with the vehicle's brake system, such as low brake fluid or a malfunction with the ABS system. It is important to have the vehicle inspected by a mechanic to diagnose and address the issue promptly.

Interrogative

What is the coldest official temperature ever recorded on earth (degrees centigrade) - negative

Pavlov's main question was how animals form associations between stimuli and responses. He conducted experiments with dogs to understand how a conditioned response could be triggered by a neutral stimulus paired with an unconditioned stimulus.

No, you do not put an extra period after "etc." since the period at the end of "etc." serves as the ending punctuation for the sentence.

Responding to a question with another question is known as "reflective questioning" or "reversing the question." It is a technique commonly used in conversations to redirect the focus or prompt further exploration of a topic.

You can use a question within a sentence by incorporating it as part of the sentence structure, such as at the beginning or end. For example, "Can you tell me what time it is?" or "I wonder if you know where my keys are?" This adds variety and engagement to your writing or conversation.

Not using quotation marks when indicating speech can lead to confusion about who is talking in the text. It can make it difficult for readers to differentiate between dialogue and narration, disrupting the flow of the writing. It is a basic punctuation rule to properly attribute spoken words to a specific character in a piece of writing.

Questions that haunt us are often rooted in unresolved emotions, fears, or uncertainties. They can stem from past experiences, current challenges, or future uncertainties. It may be helpful to explore these questions with a therapist or counselor to gain insight and find ways to address them.

A fragment is a group of words that does not constitute a complete sentence because it is missing a subject, verb, or both. Fragments can be phrases or dependent clauses that are not adequately connected to a main clause. They can confuse the reader and should be revised to ensure clarity and proper sentence structure.

No, an exclamation mark is not allowed in a URL as it has a specific meaning in web technologies and can lead to errors or misinterpretation by the browser. It's best to avoid special characters in URLs to ensure proper functionality and compatibility.