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Can wee end a sentence with question?

It depends on what you mean by "end a sentence with a question."

1. Ending a sentence with an interrogative word:

You can absolutely end a sentence with an interrogative word (like "who," "what," "where," "when," "why," or "how") if the sentence is a question. For example:

* "Who is coming to the party?"

* "Where did you put the keys?"

* "Why did you do that?"

2. Ending a sentence with a question mark within a sentence:

You can also end a sentence with a question mark within a sentence, but it's generally considered grammatically incorrect. It can be confusing and create an awkward flow. For example:

* "I wonder what happened? It's strange." (This would be better rewritten as "I wonder what happened. It's strange.")

3. Ending a sentence with a rhetorical question:

Rhetorical questions are questions that are not meant to be answered. They are used for emphasis or to make a point. You can end a sentence with a rhetorical question, but it's not technically grammatically correct. For example:

* "Do you really think that's a good idea?" (This is meant to be a statement, not a question that needs an answer.)

In summary:

* You can end a sentence with a question mark if the sentence is a question.

* Ending a sentence with a question mark within a sentence is generally incorrect.

* Ending a sentence with a rhetorical question is a stylistic choice, but not strictly grammatically correct.

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