Exclamation mark Objectives to understand how exclamation marks

Exclamation mark

Objectives: Ø to understand how exclamation marks are used in sentences Ø to use exclamation marks effectively in oral and written language

What is the exclamation mark? The exclamation mark is a simple vertical line above a period. In English it is only used at the end of a sentence. It looks like: !

An exclamation mark (point) is often used after a command , an interjection, or a word that shows surprise or anger.

When is the exclamation mark used? 1 A warning In a story, the main character tells his daughter: "Watch out!" 2 A direct order If you read a sign on a door that says "Do Not Enter!" the exclamation mark helps catch your attention. 3 Expressing strong feelings Happiness: "It is good to see you again!"

For example: Sit down! What a surprise! I told you not to do that! Put the knife down! Stop him! Oops! You are fired! Quiet! Help!

Exercise 1. Add the correct ending punctuation. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. How many friends do you have … Don’t do that again … May I borrow your phone … My friend got a new puppy … You are late again … I am going for a bike ride … Will you help me … Wow … What a beautiful dress… “I am so proud of you…” mother exclaimed… Wow… Did you see that…

Exercise 2. Insert punctuation to fix the story. The Snow Storm On a cold winter night the snow began to fall How much would it snow It did not take long before the snow covered everything The next morning we woke up to a winter wonderland Schools were closed and we ended up having an amazing snow day

Good Luck!