Is it OK to add a question mark to show inflection?

Question

When asking a question you generally have to raise your voice at the end of the sentence, is it okay to stuff a question mark in order to show inflection? A couple examples: - 'That really happened?' - 'I'm going to miss it again?' - 'You did that?' - etc...

Answer 1

Hello Lacie,

this depends entirely on whether the sentence is formatted as a question, or a statement. If something is simply being declared, it is incorrect to use a question mark. However, if by inflection you mean that the character is questioning something or is expressing uncertainty, then it is totally fine to use a question mark.

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-Andrew