When Do You Use Question Mark?

Question marks are used in both formal and non-formal writing and in cases where direct and indirect questions are being asked. They are one of the few pieces of punctuation that indicate only one thing.

How do you use question marks?

Using Question Marks to End a Sentence. Use a question mark at the end of a direct question. Direct questions often start with words such as "where," "what," "why," "who," or "how." Anytime you ask a straightforward, direct question, put a question mark at the end as the form of punctuation.

When should a question mark not be used in a sentence?

Just because you use the word “ask” in a sentence doesn't mean the sentence should end with a question mark. For example, you don't need a question mark at the end of this sentence: Ask your friend who went to the movie with him.