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Snarf Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Question-Mark Exclamations

Is there a rule regarding exclamation points after question marks when someone exclaims, screams or yells, or is it just a stylistic thing? For example:

"What do you want?!" he screamed.

Is it better with or without the exclamation mark, or is it the same thing either way?
  

Top answer

No, there is no such rule. I don't think it's necessary, but if you do use it, consider using an interrobang! " he screamed.

— RandomGuy

  • No, there is no such rule.
  • I don't think it's necessary, but if you do use it, consider using an interrobang!
  • " he screamed.
  • org/wiki/Interrobang
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No, there is no such rule. I don't think it's necessary, but if you do use it, consider using an interrobang!

"What do you want?" he screamed.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interrobang
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Oh, an "interrobang," how interesting! I've never even heard of that. Thank you!
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SnarfIs there a rule regarding exclamation points after question marks
The rule is that you can't use two punctuation marks in a row at the end of a sentence like that.

I wish it weren't a rule, but that's what the experts on punctuation say.

CJ
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