2006-09-19 04:16:09 · 9 answers · asked by Ady 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
The best answer is "To Be or Not To Be. That is the Question!"
2006-09-21 05:00:20 · update #1
No - otherwise it's not a question but a rhetorical statement.
2006-09-19 04:23:54 · answer #1 · answered by Michael E 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it doesn't have to have a question mark when we're not typing, just speaking. You can tell from the facial expressions that you're being asked a question. Do you see a question mark there? Yeah, but it isn't visible. Makes sense?
2006-09-19 15:14:39 · answer #2 · answered by Harry thePotter 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the question mark symbol is a corruption of the abbreviation 'Qo' for the Latin word 'Quaestio'. Therefore, either of the following are permissible:
Can a question ever legitimately not end with a question mark Qo.
Can a question ever legitimately not end with a question mark quaestio.
2006-09-19 12:13:57 · answer #3 · answered by GoogleRules 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. otherwise it would be a statement. the only time there is no question mark is when people accidently type "/" on the keyboard, or when they turn it into a ! from one too many presses on text messaging and no proof reading!
2006-09-19 11:24:40 · answer #4 · answered by ~ Cat ~ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the question is worded correctly and the reader comprehends the meaning, I would say yes.......it could be without a question mark.
2006-09-19 11:25:11 · answer #5 · answered by skyeblue 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes...in emails ppl write a question and place a period at the end. sometimes it flows better. it's still a question if it has the words what, where, when, how, or why beginning it. the q mark isn't necessarly what makes it a q in my mind.
2006-09-19 14:37:50 · answer #6 · answered by Snki55ed Princess 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would not be a question if it did not have a question mark.
2006-09-19 11:25:40 · answer #7 · answered by Lisa 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't see why not.
2006-09-19 11:21:14 · answer #8 · answered by jennifersuem 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say a rhetorical question.
2006-09-19 11:18:20 · answer #9 · answered by Donna 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋