Is the following question punctuated/capitalized correctly?
“What’s that, a dishrag?”
Or should it be two questions?
“What’s that? A dishrag?”
Or would a third option be best? Thanks!
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A third option could be "Is that a dishrag?"– Weather VaneCommented Jun 22, 2019 at 18:39
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@WeatherVane That's true. However, if we stick with the original wording, what should the capitalization/punctuation be? Thanks!– The EditorCommented Jun 22, 2019 at 18:49
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A third option could be “What’s that—a dishrag?” using an em dash. The capitalization is correct, and this punctuation guide may interest you.– Weather VaneCommented Jun 22, 2019 at 18:57
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@Ah, I like “What’s that—a dishrag?” I think I'll use that one. Since it's a comment, I can't mark your answer as the one I chose. If you want, copy and paste your answer, and I'll be more than happy to mark it the one. 😀– The EditorCommented Jun 22, 2019 at 19:13
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There's also What's that; a dishrag? and What's that . . . a dishrag? Or even What's that (a dishrag)?– Jason BassfordCommented Jun 22, 2019 at 19:36
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The capitalization is correct, and a third option you could consider is
“What’s that—a dishrag?”
using an em dash.
This punctuation guide may interest you.
answered Jun 22, 2019 at 19:16
