Dolemite:

This is such a wayward topic, delete this garbage please?

Natasha,,:

^^^^ why the question mark after the sentence? It wasn't a question

Although the question mark is one of the easiest punctuation symbols to use in writing, it's easy to misuse it. In part, this may be due to to trying to make it work harder when it doesn't need to be used, or it just might be because it's not well understood that not all question type statements need a question mark. After reading this article though, you'll be much the wiser on knowing how to use a question mark correctly. But you knew that, didn't you?

Most simply, use the question mark after a direction question, as in, "Does your chewing gum lose its flavor on the bedpost overnight?"

Use a period rather than a question mark after an indirect question, such as, "He asked whether I would like to take a flying leap."

Opt for a period rather than a question mark for a courteous command that's disguised as a question. For example, "Will you please turn in your tests now."

Jot down a question mark, sometimes within parentheses, to indicate uncertainty about a fact. For example, "In her former life she was born in 1211 (?) in a tiny Norwegian village."

Place the question mark inside the quotation marks only if it's part of the quotation. Otherwise, it goes outside the quotation marks. For example, "He wondered, 'Why me?'"

jesus.:

Cant remember my origanal ID's Password hence i had to post with this

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Its so annoying that alot of People that 'claims' to be educated still make unwarranted mistakes with the use of the Question mark (?)

Obviously, the role of the question mark is to end a question. The question mark immediately follows the question, even when one question interrupts or comes after a statement.

question marks are used for different reasons part of which is for indicating queries

1. Use the question mark when posing a direct query in an interrogative sentence. This denotes that the speaker is seeking information.
Are there any letters for me this morning?
When did you finish writing that report?

2. Use the question mark after a direct question which is inserted into a statement. If the question comes at the end, separate it with a comma. Capitalization of the question after the comma is used for extreme emphasis but is rarely recommended.
Her boss wondered, Was she really doing her job the best she could?

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But what do we see on NL? people using it when they aren't supposed to.

Imagine on this thread https://www.nairaland.com/nigeria/topic-638982.0.html#msg8059550

and see the response she got from someone well informed about its usage

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Some times our very own supermods makes same error on the Home page.

Picture Of Jide Kosoko In Street Fight? (on the homepage)

Pls we use question mark at the end of sentences that are make enquiries or asking questions

See more examples

3. If the inserted question comes in the beginning, put the question mark in the middle but do not capitalize the word following it.
[/b]Was she really doing her job the best she could? Her boss wondered.
Was she really doing the best she could? was the question.

[b]Using question marks for indicating rhetorical question

Check this out!
Aren't his paintings amazing? [Interested or surprised reaction]
Aren't his paintings amazing. [Uninterested or musing reaction]
Aren't his paintings amazing! [Indignant or exciting reaction]

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When not to use the question mark

1. Do not use a question mark in statements that contain indirect questions (written as declarative sentences).
No: Her boss wondered whether she was really doing her job the best she could?
Yes: Her boss wondered whether she was really doing her job the best she could.

2 Do not use (?) to express irony or sarcasm in serious academic writing.
Most people find office filing a pleasant (?) assignment. or
Most people find office filing as pleasant as having a bad case of the flu.

3 Do not use a comma after a question mark occurring in the middle of a sentence.
"You didn't actually agree to that offer?" her boss asked incredulously.

[b]4. Do not use a period after a question mark occurring in the end of a sentence, even if followed by quotation mark[/b]s.

Did you actually take that offer?

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You can read more on the following sites

http://www.wikihow.com/Use-Question-Marks-Correctly


http://www.ehow.com/how_5953_question-mark.html



http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/marks/question.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Question_mark

http://www.englishclub.com/writing/punctuation-question-mark.htm

I hope this helps

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