Punctuation is a mark that makes a meaning of a sentence clear. Another common punctuation mark is the question mark. A question mark (?) is most often used at the end of a sentence. It is used when the statement is asking for an answer or reply.
Most question marks come at the end of a sentence. They are used when the statement is asking a question.
Sometimes question marks can appear in the middle of a sentence. When quoting a question (direct speech), question marks can be placed within the sentence. Question marks are not used with indirect speech.
Directions: Add the question mark in the correct place.
1) What is your favorite song
2) Where is the library
3) Do you have any money
4) "Where is the pain" asked the doctor.
5) "What is your puppy's name" asked the child.
6) Craig asked,"When are we leaving"
Directions: Select the correct sentence.
1) a. Who ate the last slice of cake?
b. Who ate the last slice of cake.
2) a. He asked, "Do you speak English."
b. He asked, "Do you speak English?"
3) a. "Do you want to see a movie?" asked John.
b. "Do you want to see a movie," asked John?
4) a. What time is it? Is it time to go?
b. What time is it? Is it time to go.
5) a. Is it raining, Do I need an umbrella.
b. Is it raining? Do I need an umbrella?
Quiz 1 Answers
1) What is your favorite song?
2) Where is the library?
3) Do you have any money?
4) Where is the pain? asked the doctor.
5) What is your puppy's name? asked the child.
6) Craig asked, When are we leaving?
Quiz 2 Answers
1) A
2) B
3) A
4) A
5) B
