Punctuating Polite Requests and Questions

The video tutorial by Fabby explains the use of periods in punctuating polite requests, which may seem unusual as they don't sound like questions. Examples are provided to illustrate this concept, and an exercise helps distinguish between polite requests and regular questions. Homework is assigned to practice writing polite requests, and additional resources are recommended for further learning.

What is the main focus of this lesson?

• Using question marks in questions

• Using periods in polite requests

• Using commas in lists

• Using exclamation marks in commands

Why might software incorrectly mark polite requests?

• Because they are always questions

• Because they end with a period

• Because they are not real sentences

• Because they use exclamation marks

What is the purpose of using a period in polite requests?

• To end a sentence abruptly

• To mark a question

• To show politeness

• To indicate a command

Which of the following is a polite request?

• How old are you?

• Where is the nearest store?

• Could you please wait outside.

• What is your name?

What punctuation is used for polite requests?

• Exclamation mark

• Comma

• Period

• Question mark

Which sentence is punctuated correctly as a polite request?

• Can you help me with this?

• May we suggest the song for your anniversary?

• Will you be sure to please return the insurance money.

• What time is the meeting?

How should 'Could you please pass a pepper' be punctuated?

• With a period

• With a comma

• With a question mark

• With an exclamation mark

What is the correct punctuation for 'What is your name'?

• Question mark

• Comma

• Exclamation mark

• Period

Which of the following is NOT a polite request?

• Could you please wait outside.

• What is your name?

• Will you be sure to please return the insurance money.

• May I suggest that we begin the meeting.

What is the correct punctuation for 'May I suggest that we begin the meeting'?

• Exclamation mark

• Question mark

• Comma

• Period