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Can you have question marks in the middle of sentences?

It depends on what you're trying to convey.

Generally, question marks are used at the end of a sentence that is asking a direct question.

However, there are a few instances where a question mark might appear mid-sentence:

* Indirect questions: These are questions that are not directly asked, but rather reported as statements. For example: "I wondered what time it was?"

* Rhetorical questions: These are questions that aren't intended to be answered, but are used to make a point. For example: "Is this really the best option?"

* Expressing uncertainty or doubt: You can use a question mark to emphasize a point of uncertainty. For example: "He said he would be here at 7, but is he?"

* Informal writing: In informal writing, especially online, people sometimes use question marks mid-sentence to express surprise, emphasis, or even sarcasm. For example: "Wow, that's amazing?"

It's important to use question marks mid-sentence thoughtfully and sparingly. Overuse can make your writing confusing or informal.

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