question mark

Also known as ?, interrogation point, question point, query, eroteme, interrogation mark, interrogative point

punctuation sign marking a question

AI overview

A question mark is a punctuation symbol (?) used at the end of a sentence to show that a question is being asked. It matters because it helps readers quickly understand whether a statement is a question or a regular sentence, making written communication clearer and easier to understand.

AI-generated from the Wikipedia summary — may contain errors.

Wikidata facts

Image: Question mark alternate.png

Show 3 more facts

Commons category: Question marks
Commons gallery: Question mark
code: ..--..

Sources (4)

via Wikidata · CC0

~19 min read

Article

The question mark ? (also known as interrogation point, query, or eroteme in journalism) is a punctuation mark that indicates a question or interrogative clause or phrase in many languages.

History