Question Mark

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Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /ˈkwɛs.tʃən mɑːrk/

Definitions of question mark

noun a written or printed symbol representing a question mark

Example Sentences

A1 Do you like ice cream?

A2 Where is the nearest supermarket?

B1 Can you tell me how to get to the train station?

B2 What do you think about the current political situation?

C1 Why do you believe in the existence of aliens?

C2 Have you ever questioned the meaning of life itself?

Examples of question mark in a Sentence

formal Could you please clarify the statement with a question mark?

informal Can you put a question mark at the end of that sentence?

slang Add a question mark to the end of that, okay?

figurative The uncertainty in her decision left a question mark hanging over the situation.

Grammatical Forms of question mark

plural

question marks

comparative

more question mark

superlative

most question mark

present tense

question mark

future tense

will question mark

perfect tense

have questioned marked

continuous tense

is questioning marking

singular

question mark

positive degree

question mark

infinitive

to question mark

gerund

question marking

participle

question marked

Origin and Evolution of question mark

First Known Use: 1513 year
Language of Origin: Latin and Old French
Story behind the word: The term 'question mark' originated from the Latin word 'quaestio' meaning question, and the Old French word 'marque' meaning mark.
Evolution of the word: The use of the question mark as a punctuation mark to indicate a question in written language has remained consistent over time, evolving to become a standard symbol in modern grammar and punctuation rules.