Identify the sentence which has correct punctuation:

Appeared in: GMCH - 2016

Explanation

The sentence correctly uses two different punctuation marks according to the function of each part.
The word 'Help!' is an interjection that expresses urgency and strong emotion, making the use of an exclamation mark (!) appropriate.
The phrase 'I have been robbed.' is a declarative statement that conveys information, which correctly ends with a period (.).
The combination of these two correctly punctuated parts makes the entire sentence grammatically correct.

Option A: The sentence 'What is your name!' is a direct question and must end with a question mark (?), not an exclamation mark (!).
Option B: The sentence 'The scenery is beautiful?' is a declarative statement expressing an opinion. It should end with a period (.), not a question mark (?).
Option D: The sentence 'Do you belong to this college.' is a direct question and requires a question mark (?) at the end, not a period (.).

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Correct usage of end-of-sentence punctuation marks (period, question mark, exclamation mark) as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
Accurate punctuation is crucial in nursing documentation. A misplaced question mark or period can change the meaning of a patient's record, potentially leading to misinterpretation and medical errors.
For example, documenting 'Patient reports chest pain.' (a statement of fact) is very different from 'Patient reports chest pain?' (a query or uncertainty).
What if? - If a nurse documented a critical lab value as 'Potassium 6.5?', the question mark introduces ambiguity. It could mean the nurse is questioning the result or is unsure. The correct documentation 'Potassium 6.5.' followed by an action (e.g., 'Physician notified.') is clear and professional.

How to Approach the Question

First, read the question carefully to understand that you need to find the sentence with correct punctuation.
Analyze each option one by one.
For each sentence, determine its type: is it a statement (declarative), a question (interrogative), a command (imperative), or an exclamation?
A statement or command ends with a period (.).
A direct question ends with a question mark (?).
An exclamation (expressing strong feeling) ends with an exclamation mark (!).

Concept Tested & Keywords

Concept Tested: Correct usage of end-of-sentence punctuation marks (period, question mark, exclamation mark).
Stem keywords: sentence, correct punctuation
Lead-in keywords: Identify

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