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Periods Exclamation Points and Question Marks
Periods, exclamation points and question marks are punctuation marks used to end a sentence. A period closes a sentence; an exclamation point conveys strong emotion; while a question mark states an inquiry.
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Why does the spanish language use upside down exclamation points and question marks?
Spanish is different than English. The syntax of a sentence does not always tell you immediately
whether the sentence is a statement or a question, so using the inverted question mark
at the beginning warns you that a question is on the way and makes everybody's life easier.
Compare the following sentences and their Spanish versions.
There is a lemon tree in her backyard.
Is there a lemon tree in her backyard?
In English, the verb goes to the beginning in the question, so a question mark at the end is enough.
To Spanish now:
En el patio de su casa hay un limonero.
In Spanish the words stay where they are when asking the question, so that is why the Real Academia de la Lengua Española (the country's official institution in language matters) determined that two question marks were needed.
¿En el patio de su casa hay un limonero?
The same applies to exclamation marks. The inverted one at the beginning of the sentence lets you know that the speaker is expressing some kind of emotion whether surprise, anger, bewilderment or whatever.
Hope this helps!
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How do you select the topic for your question?
Sometimes it's difficult to choose the right topic, or FAQ, but finding the right one is important, so that those who can give a good answer can find it quickly. The mechanism is quite simple. After you confirm the phrasing of the question, you'll be given a chance to select the FAQ/topic of the question. Clicking on the main FAQ will show a list of subtopics, some of which may have subtopics of their own. Click the radio button next to the topic that most applies to the question. Later you'll have the chance to add other FAQs (up to 3) to the question. Sometimes finding the right one takes a while. If all else fails, you can just dump it into the Miscellaneous category and let a Supervisor find the right FAQ(s). As a Supervisor, though, I can say we appreciate askers making their best guess up front. :)
What do you do if you have posted invoices in the incorrect period in pastel xpress?
I recommend that you process credit notes in the same period in which you posted the invoices, in order to contra them. Then, re-post the invoices in the correct period. If you have any other queries relating to Pastel, feel free to register on my free Pastel user forum at www.doubleentry.co.za.
What does a question mark on a contacts profile mean in Skype?
It means that person removed you from their friends list, blocked you, or (maybe?) deleted their Skype account.
How do you type inverted question mark in AOL im?
You can type it on an English keyboard by holding alt and typing 0191, 168, or 5544 on the number pad.
What are three different ways to link body paragraphs?
1.Repeat words or phrases from the thesis statement in each body paragraph. 2.Refer to the main idea in the previous paragraph and link your current topic sentence. 3.Use a transitional word or phrase to lead the reader to your next idea.
What does the symbol that looks like a deflated tire with a exclamation mark in the middle mean?
it means you have low air pressure in one or more of your tires, check all tires for proper inflation (there should be a sticker on the drivers side door or door jamb that says what pressure you should have in your tires
What is the meaning of the name mark?
it means calm and gay in every situation and looks like a carrot
Many people wonder if they hear Mark Hamill's voice at certain places in Fallout New Vegas. However it is not him, it is Obsidian's Fred Tatasciore.
Can you have a bracket inside a bracket?
Use parentheses, then brackets, then parentheses, then brackets, and so on. Word (word [word], word [word (word)])
What does the exclamation mark do in math problems?
It is used to represent factorial. For example, n! is equal to n(n-1)(n-2)(n-3)...(1).
What is the Chinese symbol for 'question'?
as far as I know, it is not just one symbol but it's made up of 2 words. i cant put up the Chinese words because I don't have the software. They are pronounced as 'wen4 ti2' the numbers behind those words being the 4th and 2nd intonations respectively. question in Chinese is 问题(wen4 ti2).
Why do you use full stops and capital letters?
- A full stop signifies the end of a sentence, when the reader may pause and take a 'mental' breath before moving on.
- Capital letters signify the beginning of a new sentence and capital letters also signify proper nouns.
What does the exclamation point light on the dashboard of a volkswagen jetta mean?
This is the anti-slip regulation system which improves the car's traction on slippery surfaces.
It goes on if the ASR system is triggered by slick roads. It also stays lit if there is a problem with the system.
Where did the quotation 'I am your huckleberry' come from?
Another huckleberry phrase: "above one's huckleberry" -- beyond one's abilities. And "huckleberry train," one that stops at every station.
In the movie "Tombstone", Doc Holliday (played by Val Kilmer) spoke this phrase to Johnny Ringo on two occasions, (never to the Earps). Ringo was looking for a gunfight both times. In that usage, the meaning was from definition 2 of the Random House Dictionary of American Slang, meaning "I'm the man for the job".
What does the picture of a book with an exclamation point mean on the fuse card?
It means: "Read the owners manual" The manual will give a diagram or list of which fuse is for what.
hand or park brake switch is still activated or low fluid in master cylinder
It indicates the battery life left in your key fob battery.
What book in the Bible ends with a question mark?
JONAH
Chapter 4, verses 10 and 11:
But the LORD said, "You have been concerned about this vine, though you did not tend it or make it grow. It sprang up overnight and died overnight. But Nineveh has more than a hundred and twenty thousand people who cannot tell their right hand from their left, and many cattle as well. Should I not be concerned about that great city?"
Jonah was a prophet in Israel. Nineveh was an incredibly evil city, not a part of Israel. Their evil became so great that God was about to remove them from the earth, for the good of everyone. Jonah was sent by God to warn them in advance, and provide a chance to repent and avoid disaster. Jonah would rather see them destroyed. Before you think that this is an example of vindictiveness on the part of God and his people, stop and consider that Nineveh was a major threat to Israel, and consider that they were absolutely ruthless with their captives, including skinning them alive. Would you have gone to warn them, or would you hope for their destruction? Also consider that the most vindictive character in this story has more in common with you and me than he does with God. Jonah finally goes to warn the Ninevites, then leaves the city, and sits on a hill under a tree to watch it's destruction from the front row. When the people repent, and the destruction does not occur, he is incensed. Jonah 4:10-11 is God's final response to Jonah's bad attitude. Note that if the destruction of the people didn't matter to him, at least the horrendous waste of good cattle might soften him. You can't say the Bible lacks irony.
A valid question is one that:
a) has relevance and some degree of connectivity to the topic
b) is logicall consistent (ie should have only one unambiguouis interpretation).
c) can be expected to have an answer that is realistic (ie. is known or can be known, eg with further research)
d) may have multiple answers but these should be testable (ie. evidence based). Multiple answers will probably result from imprecision in defining the question. Eg. different people may have different answers to the swame question if they have different experiences and different points of view.
What is the red exclamation mark in a circle on the dash of the 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer?
that would be the handbrake lol
Question mark with an equal sign under it?
Hi,
The Reading Algebra/Symbols page xvi of my textbook Algebra Structure and Method Book 1 lists the definition as:
"is this statement true?"
hope that helps.
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