Cathleen (USA: PA) (2006/12/24):
Have you ever enjoyed reading a grammar book? If not, you're in a for a treat, reading this one, which is also extremely user-friendly. The examples she gives are clever and funny, to wit:The question mark expresses editorial uncertainty. Saint Fracas (456?-458 A.D.) had a short but raucous childhood. *******
The question mark can turn a declarative or imperative sentence into an interrogative one. You don't mind playing croquet in the mud? You call that disgusting display of suburban vernacular a bon mot? You're not mad? *******
A colon may appear after the salutation of a business letter. Dear Sir: I wish to complain, without seeming to, for otherwise I am completely satisfied with all your errors, ineptitude, and faux pas.
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