Question Mark

I'm going to assume you know all there is to know about question marks. Am I right? Well, just in case you need a refresher, here is the one rule for question marks:

1. A question mark is used at the end of a question. That much is obvious. But whether question marks are needed at the end of every request is not always clear. A good general rule is that if the reader is expected to act instead of reply, no question mark is necessary. But if you feel the request is too presumptuous as a statement, use a question mark.

Will you please send me a one-year subscription.

Will you please feed the cat while I'm away?

Go to The Guide to Grammar and Writing section on Question Marks.

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