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Question Mark
A question mark is used after a direct question (an interrogative sentence) and to show doubt about the correctness of something.
After a Direct Question |
Place a question mark at the end of a direct question. Would you like to visit other planets? |
To Show Doubt |
Place a question mark in parentheses to show that you aren’t sure a fact is correct. The ship arrived in Boston on July 23(?), 1652. |
Exclamation Point
An exclamation point is used to express strong feeling. It may be placed after a word, a phrase, or a sentence.
To Express Strong Feeling |
Surprise! (word) Happy birthday! (phrase) Wait for me! (sentence) |