Question Mark
Question mark (?) for who, what, where, when, why, how questions.
Question Mark
Question Mark (?)
NCERT anchor
English (Mridang) — Fun with Friends. Question-and-answer play in Mridang uses who, what, where with question marks.
What you'll learn
- A question mark (?) ends a question.
- Question words: What, Where, Who, When, Why, How, Is, Are, Do, Does.
- Your voice goes up at the end when you ask.
Key concepts
Verbal: A question mark (?) ends a question — voice goes up at the end.
Symbolic: What/Where/Who/How/Is/Are/Do/Does → usually ? at end.
Level 1 — Questions
- What is your name**?**
- Where is the library**?**
- Do you like kheer**?**
Level 1 — Not questions
- I like kheer**.** (statement)
- Open the door**.** (command)
Level 2 — Yes/No questions
Is she your sister**?** Are they ready**?**
Level 2 — Capital + ?
Start with capital, end with ?
Indian real life
Connect this idea to your daily routine at home, school, or the local market in India.
Worked example
Add the mark: 'How many books do you have'
Step 1 — Starts with **How** → asking
Step 2 — Question → **?**
Step 3 — Capital H
Answer: How many books do you have**?**
Common mistakes
| Mistake | Why | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| . after What... | It asks | Question → ? |
| ? on 'I am fine' | Statement | Only real questions |
| Lowercase start | Sentence rule | Capital first letter |
Quick check
- Mark: 'Where does the bus stop'
- Statement or question: 'She is in Class 2.'
- Write one question about your school.
Stretch: Write three questions you would ask a new student on the first day of school.
Revision tip: Partner quiz — every answer must be a full question sentence with ?
Open the Practice tab for graded questions on Question Mark (?).
Key Takeaways (TL;DR)
- NCERT anchor
- What you'll learn
- Key concepts
- Worked example
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