Grammar: Punctuation Marks- The Question Mark

Level:  Standard 1 & 2

Grammar

Punctuation Marks

The Question Mark

A question mark is used at the end of a question or query.

Rule 1:

Question marks are used at the end of interrogative sentences. The interrogative words are; who, what, when, why, where and how.

Examples:

Where is the gas station?

Who is your teacher?

When will you arrive?

Rule 2:

Question marks are used at the end of sentences that start with forms of the words “do” and “be”

Examples:

Did they go to the party?

Are you there?

Put in Question marks in the following sentences:

1)      How did you do that?

2)      What color is that shirt?

3)      Why did you stop there?

4)      Does he like apples?

5)      Are you coming?

6)      Is she a teacher?