Grammar: Punctuation
A1 Lesson 3: The Question Mark (?)
What is a Question Mark?
In our last lesson, we learned about the full stop (.), which ends a sentence that gives information. Today, we learn about the question mark (?).
A question mark has one simple job: to show that a sentence is asking for information.
The Main Rule 📖
Statement vs. Question
| Sentence Type | Punctuation | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Statement (Tells information) | Full Stop ( . ) | You are a student. |
| Question (Asks for information) | Question Mark ( ? ) | Are you a student? |
| Statement | Full Stop ( . ) | The market is in Siem Reap. |
| Question | Question Mark ( ? ) | Where is the market? |
In Conversation
See how the punctuation changes the meaning in a conversation.
Sokha: Hello. My name is Sokha. What is your name?
Nita: My name is Nita.
Sokha: It's nice to meet you. Are you from Cambodia?
Nita: Yes, I am from Phnom Penh.
Practice Your Grammar 🎯
Exercise: Add a full stop (.) or a question mark (?)
Choose the correct punctuation mark for the end of each sentence.
- What time is it___
→ ? - The market is busy today___
→ . - Is that Angkor Wat___
→ ? - I am a teacher___
→ . - Where are you going___
→ ?
Your Grammar Mission ⭐
Ask and Answer
Write two questions about your town or city. Then, write an answer for each question. Remember to use the correct punctuation!
Example:
Question: Is there a big market in Siem Reap?
Answer: Yes, the Old Market is very big.
Key Vocabulary
- Punctuation Mark A symbol used in writing to make the meaning clear (e.g., . ? ,).
- Question Mark The punctuation mark (?) used at the end of a question.
- Direct Question A sentence that asks for information directly.