The Note of Interrogation.
Every direct question is followed by a Note of Interrogation; as, “How do you do?” “When did you see your father?” “I suppose, sir, you are a doctor?”
Sometimes a question forms part of a larger sentence, as,
They put this question to the committee, “Will you grant us a hearing?” in a manner that proved their earnestness.
Except in such cases, a note of interrogation is always followed by a capital letter.
Carefully observe the full stops and notes of interrogation in the following:
A Paris fortune-teller was arrested and brought before a magistrate. He said to her, “You know how to read the future?” “I do, sir.” “Then you know what sentence I mean to pass on you?” “Certainly.” “Well, what will happen to you?” “Nothing.” “You are sure of it?” “Yes.” “Why?” “Because if you had meant to punish me you would not be cruel enough to mock me.”
Exercise 30.
Insert full stops and notes of interrogation.
Is the gardener pruning the trees has the baker been here is the teacher liked were those roses cut to-day had the gentleman lost his hat was the thief caught is the water boiling have the girls learned their poetry has the window been broken was the ship wrecked has the crew been saved was Susan knitting will Mr. Robinson sing has Frank started