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The question is not whether Serena Williams will win a twenty-third Grand Slam title, but when.

Choose the option that best corrects the underlined words.

question mark punctuation english

  1. NO CHANGE

  2. but when,

  3. but when?

  4. but when!

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:
According to general rule, a question mark is used at the end of a direct sentence whereas, indirect sentences are ended with a period.
The given sentence is an indirect sentence, thus a period should be used to end the sentence.
Thus, the correct answer will be Option A, no change.
Option B and D are incorrect, because a comma is never used at the end of a sentence and an exclamation mark is used to  express strong feelings, high volume or for emphasis.

The big question is whether the West Indies can beat Australia in the final of the T20 cricket tournament?

Choose the option that best corrects the underlined words.

question mark punctuation english

  1. NO CHANGE

  2. cricket tournament!

  3. cricket tournament.

  4. cricket tournament,

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:
In the given sentence, although the word 'question' is used, it is still a declaratory sentence. 
Declaratory sentences always end with a period. Thus, the correct answer will be Option C.
Exclamation marks are used to indicate strong feelings, high volume or emphasis. Neither of which is required in the given sentence.
A comma is used to indicate a pause in between  sentence. it is to used at the end o a sentence.

Choose the option that best corrects the underlined word.

There were a hundred and fifty people in the room, weren't there.

question mark punctuation english

  1. there?

  2. there!

  3. there -

  4. NO CHANGE

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:
We use question marks when the sentence is part statement, part question. This is the case of the sentence given. Hence, the correct answer is A) there?

Have you ever seen a rainbow?

Choose the option that best corrects the underlined word.

question mark punctuation english

  1. rainbow.

  2. rainbow!

  3. rainbow ...

  4. NO CHANGE

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:
To signify that the statement is a direct question, we use a question mark at the end of the sentence. Hence, the correct answer is D) No Change.

Choose the option that best corrects the underlined word.

What if I said to you, "This is not going to work".

question mark punctuation english

  1. work."

  2. work"?

  3. work"

  4. NO CHANGE

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:
To signify that the statement is a direct question, we use a question mark at the end of the sentence. Hence, the correct answer is B).

He should stop having sugar, shouldn't he!

Choose the option that best corrects the underlined word. 

question mark punctuation english

  1. he -

  2. he?

  3. he.

  4. NO CHANGE

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

We use question marks when the sentence is part statement, part question. This is the case of the sentence given. Hence, the correct option is B) he?

Choose the option that best corrects the underlined part.

Who will be performing on the stage for the show? The students. The teachers. Or both.

question mark punctuation english

  1. show. The students? The teachers? Or both?

  2. show? The students? The teachers? Or both?

  3. show ... the students? The teachers? Or both?

  4. NO CHANGE

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:
All the parts given are direct questions. So, each part must be followed by a question mark. Hence, the correct option is B). 

Choose the option that best corrects the sentence at the underlined point.

She asked me if her brother had returned home.

question mark punctuation english

  1. NO CHANGE

  2. home?

  3. home,

  4. home -

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:
According to general rule, a direct question takes a question mark at the end whereas, a period is used at the end of an indirect sentence. The given sentence is in indirect form. Thus, the correct answer is Option A, no change.
Option B is incorrect - A question mark is used after a direct question. 
Option C is incorrect as, a comma is not used to mark an end to a sentence.
Option D is incorrect - Dashes are used to indicate a strong pause or interruption in a sentence.

Choose the option that best corrects the sentence at the underlined point.

She asked her mother whether she could eat a slice of cake?

question mark punctuation english

  1. NO CHANGE

  2. cake,

  3. cake.

  4. cake;

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

According to general rule, a direct question takes a question mark at the end whereas, a period is used at the end of an indirect sentence. The given sentence is in indirect form. Thus, the correct answer is Option C.
Option A is incorrect - A question mark is used after a direct question. 
Option B and D are incorrect as, comma and semi colon cannot be used to mark an end to a sentence.


Choose the option that best corrects the sentence at the underlined point.

I wonder whether you can fly this airplane?

question mark punctuation english

  1. airplane.

  2. airplane,

  3. airplane;

  4. NO CHANGE

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:
According to general rule, a direct question takes a question mark at the end whereas, a period is used at the end of an indirect sentence. The given sentence is in indirect form. Thus, the correct answer is Option A.
Option D is incorrect - A question mark is used after a direct question. 
Option B and C are incorrect as, comma and semi colon cannot be used to mark an end to a sentence.