Punctuating Questions Quiz | Punctuation in Direct and Indirect Questions (20 Question Test)
Punctuating questions can be difficult. Do we use question marks or periods with direct and indirect questions? In this lesson, we'll quickly review the difference between using question marks in direct questions and using both periods and question marks in indirect questions. Then you will have to punctuate 20 questions correctly in this quiz. ➡️ Learn about direct questions VS indirect questions: • Direct VS Indirect Questions in Engli... You can try to make the quiz even more difficult by challenging yourself to guess if the sentences are direct or indirect questions. Direct questions seek specific answers and often begin with question words like who, what, where, when, why, and how. They may also begin with an auxiliary verb + subject. They are always punctuated with question marks. Examples: • Where are you? • What is your favourite animal? • Do you like seafood? • Are you in a bad mood? Indirect questions may end in periods or question marks, depending on the type of sentence. They are polite ways to ask questions. Examples: • I wonder what the weather will be like tomorrow. • I'd like to find out more about my ancestors. • Would you mind telling me where to find the frozen yogurt? • Could you let me know if you're free next week? Take the 20-question punctuation quiz, and let me know what your score is in the comments section! 👩🏼🏫 LEARN MORE: • Common English Errors: • Common English Grammar Errors • Punctuation Lessons: • English Writing Essentials • Grammar Lessons: • English Grammar Essentials 📚 My English eBooks: • 16 Basic Punctuation Rules eBook: https://sparkleenglish.podia.com/basi... ✨ SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: / sparkleenglish Instagram: / sparkleenglishesl TikTok: / sparkle.english Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:25 - How to Punctuate Questions 00:45 - Direct Questions VS Indirect Questions 02:30 - Punctuating Questions Quiz 1-10 03:52 - Quiz 11-20 05:05 - Quiz Answers 1-10 07:05 - Quiz Answers 11-20 #punctuationrules #questionmarks #sparkleenglish