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Exclamation mark - English language punctuation - class-V

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The following sentence is correctly punctuated:
O! God! What do we do now?

exclamation mark punctuation english

  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The statement is false because the sentence has not been punctuated correctly. When using the interjection "O", the exclamation mark is placed after the nominative of address. In the given sentence, the nominative of address is "God." Therefore, the correctly punctuated sentence would be:
O God! What do we do now?

Choose the option that best corrects the sentence at the underlined point:

What a beautiful morning?

exclamation mark punctuation english

  1. morning!

  2. morning.

  3. morning,

  4. NO CHANGE

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Exclamation mark is used to express surprise, excitement or any other strong emotion. Given sentence describes excitement. Thus, option A is correct. Hence, sentence would become: What a beautiful morning !

Choose the option that best corrects the sentence at the underlined point:

What a beautiful blue diamond!

exclamation mark punctuation english

  1. NO CHANGE

  2. diamond,

  3. diamond.

  4. diamond?

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Exclamation mark is used to express surprise, excitement or any other strong emotion. Given sentence describes excitement. It is grammatically correct. Thus, option A is correct. 

Choose the option that best corrects the sentence at the underlined point.

How beautiful that fabric is!

exclamation mark punctuation english

  1. is.

  2. is,

  3. is?

  4. NO CHANGE

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Exclamation mark is used to express surprise, excitement or any other strong emotion. Given sentence describes excitement which is grammatically correct. No change is required in this. Thus, option D is correct. 

Choose the option that best corrects the sentence at the underlined point.

What a beautiful landscape it was.

exclamation mark punctuation english

  1. was!

  2. was?

  3. was,

  4. NO CHANGE

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Option A is the correct answer because the sentence is an exclamatory sentence that expresses surprise, astonishment, or any other such strong emotion. It is a rule that we use an exclamation mark at the end of such a sentence.

Option B is incorrect because a question mark is used only at the end of a question, however, the sentence is an exclamatory sentence and not a question.
Option C is incorrect because a comma is used to indicate a pause and we expect the sentence to continue after the comma. Hence using a comma at the end of this sentence would make it incomplete.
Option D is incorrect because an exclamation mark is required at the end of this sentence to make it complete.

Choose the option that best corrects the sentence at the underlined point:

What lovely green eyes you have.

exclamation mark punctuation english

  1. have!

  2. have,

  3. have.

  4. NO CHANGE

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Exclamation mark is used to express surprise, excitement or any other strong emotion. Given sentence describes astonishment. Thus, option A is correct. Hence, the sentence would become: What lovely green eyes you have !

Choose the option that best corrects the sentence at the underlined point:

Oh, that looks like a thrilling ride. 

exclamation mark punctuation english

  1. Oh;

  2. Oh!

  3. Oh.

  4. NO CHANGE

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:
According to general rule, an exclamation mark is used after an interjection or exclamation to indicate strong feelings or high volume, or to show emphasis, and often marks the end o a sentence. is used to mark the end of a complete sentence. Thus, the correct answer will be Option B, in place of the comma. 
The remaining options are incorrect, as a comma is used to indicate a pause whereas, a semi colon is used to separate major sentence elements. A period is used to mark an end to a complete sentence.

State whether true or false:
We do not place a comma or full stop after an exclamation mark.

exclamation mark punctuation english

  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The statement is true. As per the rules of grammar, an exclamation mark is never followed by a full stop or comma. 
For example:
"What a pretty dress!", she said. (incorrect)
"What a pretty dress!" she said. (correct)

Yes, please do join us at the reception.

Choose the option that best corrects the underlined words.

exclamation mark punctuation english

  1. Yes! Please

  2. Yes ... Please

  3. Yes. Please

  4. NO CHANGE

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:
Exclamation marks are used after interjections, or after sentences that express a strong emotion such as surprise, astonishment, etc. It may be used to end any exclamatory sentence to show emphasis. In the sentence given, 'yes' is an interjection. Hence, the correct option is A) Yes! Please. 

Choose the option that best corrects the underlined word:
Wow. That is a beautiful new car.

exclamation mark punctuation english

  1. Wow?

  2. Wow!

  3. Wow,

  4. NO CHANGE

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:
Exclamation marks are used after interjections, or after sentences that express a strong emotion such as surprise, astonishment, etc. It may be used to end any exclamatory sentence to show emphasis. In the sentence given, 'Wow' is an interjection. Hence, the correct option is B) Wow!

No, I really do not want to eat more ice cream.

Choose the option that best corrects the underlined word.

exclamation mark punctuation english

  1. No.

  2. No?

  3. No!

  4. NO CHANGE

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:
Exclamation marks are used after interjections, or after sentences that express a strong emotion such as surprise, astonishment, etc. It may be used to end any exclamatory sentence to show emphasis. In the sentence given, 'No' is an interjection. Hence, the correct option is C) No!

What a beautiful day it is.

Choose the option that best corrects the underlined word.

exclamation mark punctuation english

  1. is?

  2. is!

  3. is ...

  4. NO CHANGE

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:
Exclamation marks are used after interjections, or after sentences that express a strong emotion such as surprise, astonishment, etc. It may be used to end any exclamatory sentence to show emphasis. It is also used at the end of greetings or wishes. The sentence given is an exclamatory one. Hence, the correct option is B) is!

Good morning, Mr. Smith. How do you do?

Choose the option that best corrects the underlined word.

exclamation mark punctuation english

  1. Smith!

  2. Smith ...

  3. Smith?

  4. NO CHANGE

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:
Exclamation marks are used after interjections, or after sentences that express a strong emotion such as surprise, astonishment, etc. It may be used to end any exclamatory sentence to show emphasis. It is also used at the end of greetings or wishes. In the sentence given, 'Good morning, Mr. Smith' is a greeting. Hence, the correct option is A) Smith!

Hello. It's been a while since we have met.

Choose the option that best corrects the underlined word.

exclamation mark punctuation english

  1. Hello?

  2. Hello -

  3. Hello!

  4. NO CHANGE

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:
Exclamation marks are used after interjections, or after sentences that express a strong emotion such as surprise, astonishment, etc. It may be used to end any exclamatory sentence to show emphasis. It is also used at the end of greetings or wishes. In the sentence given, 'Hello' is a greeting. Hence, the correct option is C) Hello!

In my neighbor's backyard, the dog growled, "Woof!"

Choose the option that best corrects the underlined part.

exclamation mark punctuation english

  1. "Woof?"

  2. "Woof."

  3. "Woof ..."

  4. NO CHANGE

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:
Exclamation marks are used after interjections, or after sentences that express a strong emotion such as surprise, astonishment, etc. It may be used to end any exclamatory sentence to show emphasis. Additionally, it is used at the end of sounds that are produced mimetically, such as 'Grr', etc. In the sentence given, 'Woof' is a mimetically produced sound. Hence, the correct option is D) No Change.

Ouch, that pin pricked me.

Choose the option that best corrects the underlined words.

exclamation mark punctuation english

  1. Ouch! That

  2. Ouch. That

  3. Ouch ... That

  4. NO CHANGE

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:
Exclamation marks are used after interjections, or after sentences that express a strong emotion such as surprise, astonishment, etc. It may be used to end any exclamatory sentence to show emphasis. In the sentence given, 'Ouch' is an interjection. Hence, the correct option is A) Ouch! That

Choose the option that best corrects the underlined word.

"Look out," she yelled, as a car raced by.

exclamation mark punctuation english

  1. out."

  2. out!"

  3. out?"

  4. NO CHANGE

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:
Exclamation marks are used after interjections, after sentences that express a strong emotion such as surprise, astonishment, etc., or after a command. It may be used to end any exclamatory sentence to show emphasis. In the sentence given, 'Look out' is a command. Hence, the correct option is B) out!

Choose the option that best corrects the sentence at the underlined point:

Stop, don't touch anything!

exclamation mark punctuation english

  1. Stop! Don't

  2. Stop; don't

  3. Stop. Don't

  4. NO CHANGE

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:
According to general rule, an exclamation mark is used after an interjection or exclamation to indicate strong feelings or high volume, or to show emphasis, and often marks the end o a sentence. is used to mark the end of a complete sentence.
Exclamation marks are occasionally used mid sentence with a function similar to commas, for dramatic effect. Thus, the correct answer will be Option A, in place of the comma. 
The remaining options are incorrect, as a comma is used to indicate a pause whereas, a semi colon is used to separate major sentence elements. A period is used to mark an end to a complete sentence.

Choose the option that best corrects the sentence at the underlined point:

Look out, the wall is about to come tumbling down.

exclamation mark punctuation english

  1. NO CHANGE

  2. Look out; the

  3. Look out. the

  4. Look out! The

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:
According to general rule, an exclamation mark is used after an interjection or exclamation to indicate strong feelings or high volume, or to show emphasis, and often marks the end o a sentence. is used to mark the end of a complete sentence.
Exclamation marks are occasionally used mid sentence with a function similar to commas, for dramatic effect. Thus, the correct answer will be Option D, in place of the comma. 
The remaining options are incorrect, as a comma is used to indicate a pause whereas, a semi colon is used to separate major sentence elements. A period is used to mark an end to a complete sentence.

Choose the option that best corrects the sentence at the underlined point:

What a beautiful new car you have!

exclamation mark punctuation english

  1. NO CHANGE

  2. have,

  3. have.

  4. have?

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Exclamation mark is used to express surprise, excitement or any other strong emotion. Given sentence describes excitement and happiness. The given sentence is grammatically correct as it has exclamation mark thus no change is required in it. Thus, option A is correct. 

Choose the option that best corrects the sentence at the underlined point:

Ouch. That hurts a lot.

exclamation mark punctuation english

  1. Ouch,

  2. Ouch?

  3. Ouch!

  4. NO CHANGE

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:
According to general rule, an exclamation mark is used after an interjection or exclamation to indicate strong feelings or high volume, or to show emphasis, and often marks the end o a sentence. is used to mark the end of a complete sentence.
Exclamation marks are occasionally used mid sentence with a function similar to commas, for dramatic effect. Thus, the correct answer will be Option C. 
The remaining options are incorrect, as a comma is used to indicate a pause whereas, a question mark is used to indicate an interrogatory clause. A period is used to mark an end to a complete sentence.

Choose the option with the correct punctuation marks:
what a beautiful painting it is 

exclamation mark punctuation english

  1. What a beautiful painting it is.

  2. What a beautiful painting it is?

  3. What a beautiful painting it is!

  4. What a beautiful painting, it is .

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The given sentence is an exclamatory sentence, which is used to express strong emotions of love, anger, happiness, surprise, confusion, etc.  An exclamatory sentence should always end with an exclamation mark (!). 

The given sentence is an exclamation of joy at the beauty of the painting. 
Of the options given, options A and D end with full stops. Option D also has a comma at the end of the words, 'beautiful painting' which is not required. Option B ends with a question mark. Hence, all these three options are incorrect.
Option C is correct as it ends with an exclamation mark. 



Choose the option that best corrects the underlined word.

Caution? Live wires ahead.

exclamation mark punctuation english

  1. NO CHANGE

  2. Caution!

  3. Caution -

  4. Caution.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:
The given sentence clearly states a warning message. The usage of a question mark here, is incorrect.
Such strong feelings, high volume or a message with an emphasis is followed by an exclamation mark. Thus, the correct answer is Option B.
The period is used to end a sentence. It does not bring out the required emphasis.
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