Question Marks: Master the Art of Interrogative Sentences

Question 1

In a title, when should a question mark be used?

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When the title asks a question

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When the title makes a statement

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When the title expresses excitement

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When the title gives an order

Question 2

Which type of sentence expects an answer?

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Question

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Statement

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Exclamation

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Command

Question 3

Which sentence uses a question mark correctly?

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Is the dog brown?

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The dog is brown.

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The brown dog.

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Where is the dog?

Question 4

Where should the question mark be placed in this sentence: "The cat is black".

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The cat is black?

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The cat is black

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The cat, is black?

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The cat is black.

Question 5

Which word can start an interrogative sentence and is called a question word?

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Who

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The

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And

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Of

Question 6

How does a question mark change the way a sentence sounds?

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It raises the pitch of the voice at the end of the sentence.

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It makes the sentence sound sad.

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It slows down the pace of speech.

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It adds emphasis to the beginning of the sentence.

Question 7

What's the primary role of a question mark in a sentence?

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Signal a question

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End a statement

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Emphasize a sentence

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Indicate ownership

Question 8

What is the main purpose of using a question mark?

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To indicate a question

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To end a statement

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To show surprise

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To start a sentence

Question 9

Which of the following words is NOT typically followed by a question mark in a question?

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And

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Who

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What

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Where

Question 10

Which of the following sentences is written as a direct question?

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Could you please tell me the time?

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I wonder what happened last night.

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It's a beautiful day, don't you think?

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The dog ran down the street.

Question 11

What is the impact of using a question mark in a sentence?

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It turns the sentence into a question

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It makes the sentence an exclamation

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It changes the sentence into a command

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It makes the sentence a statement

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a type of question mark?

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Exclamation

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Interrogative

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Rhetorical

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Indirect

Question 13

Where should a question mark be placed when writing a question?

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At the end of the sentence

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At the beginning of the sentence

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In the middle of the sentence

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Before the subject

Question 14

Which of the following sentences uses a question mark to indicate a polite request?

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Could you pass the salt?

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What's your name?

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Is it raining outside?

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The car is red.

Question 15

In which situation should a question mark be used?

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After a sentence that asks a question

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After a sentence that gives a command

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After a sentence that expresses an exclamation

Question 16

What is the main effect of using a question mark at the end of a sentence?

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It changes a statement into a question.

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It emphasizes the sentence.

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It shows that the speaker is unsure.

Question 17

Which example is an indirect question?

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I wonder why it's raining.

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Can you tell me where the library is?

Question 18

When writing a question, where should the question mark be placed in relation to quotation marks?

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Outside the quotation marks

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Inside the quotation marks

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Either inside or outside the quotation marks

Question 19

What is the intended purpose of a rhetorical question?

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To make a statement or point

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To request information

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To express an emotion

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a rhetorical question?

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It always uses a question mark.

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It does not expect an answer.

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It is often used to emphasize a point.

Question 21

What is the key difference between a direct and an indirect question?

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Direct questions expect an answer, while indirect questions do not.

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Direct questions are used in formal settings, while indirect questions are used in informal settings.

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Direct questions use a question mark, while indirect questions do not.

Question 22

Which sentence includes a question mark correctly?

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The boy asked, "Where is the library?"

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Is the library on the corner?

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The library is closed on Sundays.

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Where is the nearest bus stop?

Question 23

What is the primary function of a question mark?

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To indicate the conclusion of a question

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To indicate the conclusion of a declarative statement

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To separate segments within a sentence

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To imply possession

Question 24

Which sentence needs a question mark?

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Do you think it will rain today?

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The dog yapped at the mailman

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My favored color is blue

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Please remember to close the door

Question 25

In what way does a question mark influence the sentence structure?

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It changes the intonation of the sentence

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It changes the order of the subject and verb

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It includes an auxiliary verb

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It does not impact the sentence structure

Question 26

What is a tag question?

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A question appended to a statement to confirm or deny the statement

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A question asked without expecting a response

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A question used to initiate a conversation

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A question used to express politeness

Question 27

How can you transform a statement into a tag question?

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Add a question mark to the end of the statement

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Change the intonation of the statement

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Add an auxiliary verb to the end of the statement

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Invert the subject and verb of the statement

Question 28

Which of the following sentences is NOT a polite request?

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Give me the book now!

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Can you pass the salt, please?

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Would you mind closing the door?

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Could you help me with this?

Question 29

Which sentence correctly uses a question mark to indicate a question?

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What time does the movie start?

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The sun shines brightly.

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Please close the door.

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I have been waiting patiently.

Question 30

Where should a question mark be placed if a sentence ends with a quotation?

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After the quotation marks

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Before the quotation marks

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Inside the quotation marks

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It does not matter.

Question 31

What is the primary purpose of a question mark in writing?

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To indicate a question

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To end a statement

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To show surprise

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To express uncertainty

Question 32

Which type of sentence uses a period as its end punctuation?

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Declarative

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Interrogative

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Imperative

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Exclamatory

Question 33

How should you correctly type a question mark in a text message?

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?

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:

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;

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!

Question 34

Which of the following is NOT considered a type of question?

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Expository

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Open-ended

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Yes/No

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Rhetorical

Question 35

What is the key difference between a direct and an indirect question?

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Direct questions use question marks, while indirect questions do not.

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Indirect questions use question words, while direct questions do not.

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Direct questions are more formal than indirect questions.

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Indirect questions are used to ask about sensitive information.

Question 36

How should the following question be punctuated correctly: Can you believe this?

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Can you believe this?

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Can you believe this.

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Can't you believe this?

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Can you believe this!?

Question 37

How can writers use question marks in creative ways to change a story's feeling or meaning?

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To show sarcasm or irony

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To build suspense or anticipation

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To make something funny or absurd

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To ask a direct question that needs an answer

Question 38

Which sentence uses a question mark correctly?

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Where is the library?

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Where the library is located

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Is the library where

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The library where is

Question 39

What is the purpose of a question mark?

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To indicate a question

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To emphasize a point

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To express surprise

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To end a statement

Question 40

What is the effect of a question mark on the structure of a sentence?

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Inverts the subject and verb

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Adds a comma after the subject

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Changes the tense of the verb

Question 41

Which is NOT a type of interrogative sentence?

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Declarative

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Tag

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Yes/No

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Wh-

Question 42

Identify the rhetorical question:

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Is the sky blue?

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Do you want to go to the park?

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I wonder what time it is.

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Where did I put my keys?

Question 43

Which sentence uses a question mark to express uncertainty?

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I'm not sure what day it is?

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It must be Thursday!

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I know it's Tuesday.

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Is it Wednesday?

Question 44

Which of the following sentences ends with a question mark, indicating an interrogative sentence?

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Are you going to the store?

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It is raining heavily today.

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I have a book in my hand.

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The cat is sleeping soundly.

Question 45

Where should the question mark be placed in the following sentence: The boy is reading a book?

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The boy is reading a book?

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The boy is reading a book

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The boy is reading? a book.

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The boy is reading, a book?

Question 46

Which type of sentence requires a question mark at the end?

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Interrogative

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Declarative

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Imperative

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Exclamatory

Question 47

What is the main purpose of using a question mark?

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To indicate a question

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To show surprise

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To mark the end of a statement

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To create a pause

Question 48

Which of the following is an incorrect usage of a question mark?

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This is a statement?

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Do you have a pen?

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Where are you going?

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Can you help me?

Question 49

When using a question mark in a sentence, the sentence structure typically follows which pattern?

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Subject-verb inversion

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Verb-complement-subject

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Subject-complement-verb

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Verb-subject-complement

Question 50

Which word in a sentence is usually affected by the use of a question mark?

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Verb

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Adjective

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Noun

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Adverb

Question 51

What is the key difference between a question mark and an exclamation mark?

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A question mark indicates a question, while an exclamation mark expresses strong emotion.

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A question mark is used at the beginning of a sentence, while an exclamation mark is used at the end.

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A question mark is used to end a declarative sentence, while an exclamation mark is used to end an interrogative sentence.