Question Marks, Exclamation Points, and Hyphens

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What is a question mark?

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A question mark (?) is a punctuation mark used at the end of a sentence to indicate that the sentence is a question.

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What is an exclamation point?

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An exclamation point (!) is a punctuation mark used at the end of a sentence to express strong emotion or emphasis.

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What is a hyphen?

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A hyphen (-) is a punctuation mark used to join words or parts of words together, such as in compound words or to indicate a word break.

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When do you use a question mark?

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You use a question mark at the end of a direct question.

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When do you use an exclamation point?

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You use an exclamation point to show excitement, surprise, or strong feelings.

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When do you use a hyphen?

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You use a hyphen to connect two or more words that work together as a single idea, like in 'mother-in-law' or 'twenty-one'.

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What is the correct way to write 'two thirds'?

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The correct way is 'two-thirds' with a hyphen.

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How do you punctuate a sentence that expresses excitement?

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You end the sentence with an exclamation point.

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What is the correct punctuation for a question?

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You end the sentence with a question mark.

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What is the difference between a hyphen and a dash?

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A hyphen (-) connects words, while a dash (–) indicates a pause or break in thought.