Froggy Jumps Punctuation Showdown: Full Stop vs. Question MarkOnline version Test your knowledge on the uses and rules of full stops and question marks! by Shaniel Dennis 1 What is the primary function of a full stop? a To ask a question. b To indicate a pause in speech. c To indicate the end of a declarative sentence. 2 When should you use a question mark? a At the end of a direct question. b At the end of a statement. c In the middle of a sentence. 3 Which sentence correctly uses a full stop? a What is your name? b She loves to read books. c Do you like ice cream? 4 How does a question mark affect tone? a It indicates a statement. b It adds excitement. c It indicates a questioning or uncertain tone. 5 Can a full stop be used in a question? a No, a full stop cannot end a question. b Yes, always. c Only in informal writing. 6 What punctuation follows an indirect question? a An exclamation mark. b A full stop. c A question mark. 7 Which of the following is an example of a question? a Are you coming to the party? b I am going to the party. c The party is fun. 8 What is the visual representation of a full stop? a A dot (.) b A semicolon (;) c A comma (,) 9 What happens if you use a full stop in a question? a It makes the sentence incorrect. b It adds emphasis. c It makes it a statement. 10 Which sentence needs a question mark? a I will attend the meeting. b What time is the meeting? c The meeting is at 10 AM. 11 What is the primary function of a full stop? a To indicate the end of a sentence. b To ask a question. c To separate items in a list. 12 When should you use a question mark? a At the end of a direct question. b At the end of a statement. c In the middle of a sentence. 13 Which of the following sentences correctly uses a full stop? a I love reading books. b What is your favorite book c Do you love reading books? 14 How does a question mark affect the tone of a sentence? a It makes it sound inquisitive. b It makes it sound angry. c It makes it sound declarative. 15 Which sentence is punctuated correctly? a Are you coming to the party? b Are you coming to the party. c Are you coming to the party! 16 What is the visual difference between a full stop and a question mark? a A full stop has a curve and a dot. b They look exactly the same. c A question mark has a curve and a dot. 17 Can a full stop be used in a question? a Yes, in rhetorical questions. b No, it ends statements only. c Yes, to emphasize the question. 18 What punctuation follows an indirect question? a An exclamation mark. b A full stop. c A question mark. 19 Which of the following is NOT a use of a full stop? a To separate sentences. b To indicate a question. c To end a statement. 20 What happens if you omit a question mark? a It becomes a statement. b The sentence may lose its interrogative meaning. c It turns into an exclamation.
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