Identifying Correct Use of Question Mark Part 1

The question mark ends a sentence that asks something. It shows that a sentence is a question. Since question marks can be used in a variety of ways, they have a few rules you must memorize.

 

Rule 1: Use a question mark after a sentence that asks a direct question.

 

Where should we go if it rains?   

 

Rule 2 : Use a question mark if a sentence starts with a statement but has a question at its end.

 

Charlie is coming to the party, isn’t he?

 

[This sentence begins as a statement, but ends in a question.]

Rule 3: If a question has an abbreviation at its end, include a question mark after the period.

Did you go to North Cedar St.?  

[Abbreviation at the end of a question – add a question mark after period.]