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Confused in the usage of "where" in a non-interrogative sentence
I was writing an essay, but I came across a weird sentence:
Where peace prevails, justice prevails.
In the above sentence, I am confused if the usage of "where" at the beginning of the ...
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Affirmations with question marks
Today I was reviewing some code on GitHub, and end up with the following sentence/question:
So, are you using a context to update a record? That makes no sense.
I know that verbs and subjects are "...
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Is it acceptable to use "Just wondering" as a question? [duplicate]
I often find myself writing sentences such as:
"I am wondering if the landlord replied to you yet?"
And I always end up removing the question mark and rephrasing the sentence. In speech it is easy to ...
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Does the phrase "if that's fine with you" require a question mark? [duplicate]
Say I have the sentence:
I suggest we do an interview at 12 pm, if that's fine with you.
Is this sentence a direct question which requires a question mark, or should I keep it the way it is?
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Question mark or period at the end of "What is your favorite song, and explain why"
Which would be correct?
What is your favorite song, and explain why? (I'm thinking this is right.)
What is your favorite
song, and explain why.
This could be written as, "What is your ...
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Strict semicolon syntactic semi-lateral symmetry
Is this ok?
I’m in need of a punching bag; anyone want to volunteer?
Do both sides of the semicolon have to be the same syntax — that is, both questions or both statements?
And considering the ...
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make question for periodic event
I like to make question about the happening of some events whether it is happened every day or every week or every month...etc
how can i make question?
this is my try:
Does this event happen every ...
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How to use the question mark in multiple choice questions?
Which one of the following three forms is correct for a multiple choice question?
Do you prefer the blue dress? or the red shirt?
Do you prefer the blue dress or the red shirt?
Do you ...
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