Guyper Posted 17 years ago
Grammar
Comma or full stop?
A."It's not working, why is that?"
B."It's not working. Why is that?"
I'm wondering if you always need to start a new phrase when asking a question
Thank you
B."It's not working. Why is that?"
I'm wondering if you always need to start a new phrase when asking a question
Thank you
Top answer
The statement is more effective if you come to a full stop. Posing the question separately from the statement allows the question to get full attention. Do you ALWAYS need to start a new phrase?
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The statement is more effective if you come to a full stop. Posing the question separately from the statement allows the question to get full attention.
Do you ALWAYS need to start a new phrase? No. Often, it is what is most effective though.
Do you ALWAYS need to start a new phrase? No. Often, it is what is most effective though.
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Hi Guyper.
Each is a complete thought so you need to separate them with a period/full stop.
Because a question will be a new idea, you will need to separate it from what comes before, except in situations like Jim's surprise was evident on his face as he asked, "Why is that?"
Each is a complete thought so you need to separate them with a period/full stop.
Because a question will be a new idea, you will need to separate it from what comes before, except in situations like Jim's surprise was evident on his face as he asked, "Why is that?"
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