Question Marks: Master the Art of Interrogative Sentences

Question 1

In an interrogative sentence with multiple clauses, where should the question mark be placed?

Accepted Answer

At the end of the last clause

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At the end of the first clause

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At the end of each clause

Question 2

What is the main reason for using a question mark in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

To ask a question and seek a response

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To finish a sentence that makes a statement

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To show that you are not sure about something

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To separate two sentences that do not depend on each other

Question 3

Which of the following sentences is an interrogative sentence that requires a question mark at the end?

Accepted Answer

Are you going to school tomorrow?

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The dog barked loudly.

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The book is on the table.

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Please close the door.

Question 4

What is the main purpose of a question mark in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

To mark the end of an interrogative sentence.

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To pause a sentence.

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To indicate the end of a command.

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To highlight a specific word.

Question 5

Consider the following sentence: 'The cat is sleeping'. How would you transform it into a question using a question mark?

Accepted Answer

Is the cat sleeping?

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The cat is sleeping?

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Is the cat sleeping.

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The cat is sleeping?

Question 6

True or False: Question marks are always placed at the end of a sentence, regardless of its length?

Accepted Answer

False

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True

Question 7

Which of the following sentences is a question?

Accepted Answer

Where did you go last night?

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The dog barked loudly.

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I love to read books.

Question 8

What is the main purpose of a question mark in written language?

Accepted Answer

To show that a sentence is a question.

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To indicate the end of a statement.

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To separate clauses.

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To add emphasis.

Question 9

Which type of sentence has the subject and verb in an opposite order from a statement?

Accepted Answer

Interrogative sentence

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Declarative sentence

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Exclamatory sentence

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Imperative sentence

Question 10

Which question mark is most commonly used in American English?

Accepted Answer

?

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¡!

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¿?

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؟

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

To indicate a question

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To indicate a statement

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To indicate an exclamation

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To indicate a command

Question 12

Which sentence is punctuated correctly with a question mark?

Accepted Answer

What is your name?

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What is your name

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what is your name

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What is your name.

Question 13

Identify the interrogative sentence:

Accepted Answer

Can you help me with my homework?

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The dog barked all night long.

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The weather was stormy yesterday.

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I enjoy reading mystery novels.

Question 14

Where should a question mark be placed in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

At the end

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At the beginning

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In the middle

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Anywhere in the sentence.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

To indicate a question

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To end a statement

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To show surprise

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To emphasize a point

Question 16

Which of the following words is commonly used in interrogative sentences?

Accepted Answer

What

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And

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Because

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The

Question 17

What is the difference between a rhetorical question and a genuine question?

Accepted Answer

Genuine questions require an answer, while rhetorical questions do not.

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Rhetorical questions require an answer, while genuine questions do not.

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There is no difference between them.

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Rhetorical questions are always negative, while genuine questions are not.

Question 18

How does the use of a question mark affect the tone of a sentence?

Accepted Answer

It makes the sentence sound more inquisitive.

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It makes the sentence sound more assertive.

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It makes the sentence sound more sarcastic.

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It makes the sentence sound more humorous.

Question 19

Identify the sentence that asks a question:

Accepted Answer

Where is the ball?

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The dog is barking.

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She is my friend.

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They are playing together.

Question 20

What is the primary purpose of using a question mark?

Accepted Answer

To end a question.

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To end a statement.

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To begin a sentence.

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To end a paragraph.

Question 21

Where should a question mark be placed in an interrogative sentence?

Accepted Answer

At the end of the sentence

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At the beginning of the sentence

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Before the subject of the sentence

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After the verb of the sentence

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

An interrogative question mark expects an answer, while a rhetorical question mark does not.

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A rhetorical question mark expects an answer, while an interrogative question mark does not.

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There is no difference between an interrogative question mark and a rhetorical question mark.

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An interrogative question mark is used to ask a yes/no question, while a rhetorical question mark is used to ask an open-ended question.

Question 23

What is the purpose of using a question mark in a title?

Accepted Answer

To indicate that the title is a question.

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To indicate that the title is a statement.

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To indicate that the title is a command.

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To indicate that the title is an exclamation.

Question 24

Which sentence is a rhetorical question, meaning it doesn't expect an answer?

Accepted Answer

Can you fathom the audacity of that person?

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Is the sky blue?

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What is the capital city of France?

Question 25

What is the primary purpose of a question mark?

Accepted Answer

To end an interrogative sentence

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To express excitement

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To express surprise

Question 26

Which of the following sentences is an interrogative sentence?

Accepted Answer

What is your name?

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The sky is blue.

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Please close the door.

Question 27

When should an interrobang be used?

Accepted Answer

When a question is also an exclamation

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When a question is also a command

Question 28

Which of the following sentences uses a question mark correctly?

Accepted Answer

What is your favorite color?

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What is your favorite color

Question 29

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

Accepted Answer

Question marks express a question, while exclamation marks express an exclamation.

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Question marks are used at the beginning of a sentence, while exclamation marks are used at the end.

Question 30

In an interrogative sentence, where should the question mark be placed?

Accepted Answer

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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After the verb

Question 31

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

Accepted Answer

To indicate a question

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To indicate a statement

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To indicate a command

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To indicate an exclamation

Question 32

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

Accepted Answer

Interrogative sentence

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Declarative sentence

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Imperative sentence

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Exclamatory sentence

Question 33

When should an exclamation mark be used instead of a question mark?

Accepted Answer

When expressing strong emotion

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When asking a polite question

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When asking a multiple-choice question

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Never

Question 34

Which type of question can be answered with a limited number of choices?

Accepted Answer

Closed-ended question

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Open-ended question

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Rhetorical question

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Leading question

Question 35

Which of the following is an example of an indirect question?

Accepted Answer

I asked if it was going to rain today.

Answer

Is it going to rain today?

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When will the test be?

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Do you know what time the movie starts?

Question 36

What is the term for the reversed word order in a question?

Accepted Answer

Inversion

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Interrogation

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Rearrangement

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Transposition

Question 37

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

Accepted Answer

To replace a comma

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To end a sentence

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To indicate a question

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To express surprise

Question 38

In what context is it appropriate to use a rhetorical question?

Accepted Answer

When expressing an opinion

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When seeking information

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When asking for clarification

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When making a request

Question 39

Which of the following sentences uses a question mark correctly?

Accepted Answer

Do you know the answer?

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The answer is Do you know?

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Do you know the question?

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He asked, "Do you know the answer."

Question 40

What is the primary function of a question mark at the end of a sentence?

Accepted Answer

To indicate a question

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To add emphasis

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To show surprise

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To end a statement

Question 41

How does a question mark typically affect the structure of a sentence?

Accepted Answer

It inverts the order of the subject and verb

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It changes the tense

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It removes the object

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It adds a prepositional phrase

Question 42

Identify the sentence that is written correctly using a question mark.

Accepted Answer

Where is the library?

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Where is the Library?

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Where is library?

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where is the library?

Question 43

What is the main difference between an interrogative sentence and a declarative sentence?

Accepted Answer

An interrogative sentence asks a question, while a declarative sentence makes a statement.

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An interrogative sentence has a period at the end, while a declarative sentence has a question mark.

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An interrogative sentence uses a comma after the subject, while a declarative sentence uses a period.

Question 44

Which of the following is an example of an indirect question?

Accepted Answer

I asked her what time it was.

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What time it is?

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It is what time?

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What time is it?

Question 45

How can a question mark be used to convey tone in writing?

Accepted Answer

It can express surprise, curiosity, or skepticism.

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It only conveys anger or frustration.

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It always conveys a sense of urgency.

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It has no effect on tone.

Question 46

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

Accepted Answer

Inside the quotation marks if the question is spoken, outside if it is thought

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Always inside the quotation marks

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Always outside the quotation marks

Question 47

What punctuation mark is used to indicate a question?

Accepted Answer

?

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,

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.

Question 48

Which of the following sentences is an interrogative sentence with correct question mark placement?

Accepted Answer

Where is the library?

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The library is where?

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Where is library the?

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Where is. the library

Question 49

Which type of question mark is NOT commonly used?

Accepted Answer

Inverted question mark

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Standard question mark

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Rhetorical question mark

Question 50

Identify the sentence that correctly uses a rhetorical question mark:

Accepted Answer

Do you believe everything you read online?

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What is the capital of France?

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Where can I find the nearest store?

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How old is the Earth?

Question 51

Which of the following sentences demonstrates the incorrect use of a question mark?

Accepted Answer

I'm going to the store; do you need anything?

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Can you please pass me the salt?

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What is your favorite color?

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Are you sure you want to do this?

Question 52

What is the main reason for using a question mark in a written text?

Accepted Answer

To indicate a question

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To end a declarative sentence

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To emphasize a point

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To express surprise

Question 53

Select the sentence that uses a question mark to convey uncertainty:

Accepted Answer

I'm not sure if I locked the door?

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Please close the window, will you?

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Can you believe it's already Friday!

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What is the weather forecast for tomorrow?

Question 54

Which sentence effectively uses a question mark to create suspense?

Accepted Answer

In the depths of the forest, something stirred...?

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I've lost my keys.

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What a beautiful day it is!

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Are you going to the party tonight?

Question 55

Which of the following is an example of a direct question?

Accepted Answer

What is your name?

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Is it true that the Earth is round?

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I wonder what the future holds.

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Don't you think it's getting late?