What is an exclamation mark
An exclamation mark usually shows strong
feeling, such as surprise, anger or joy.
NOTE:TEACH THE KID THE MEANING OF EXCLAMATION MARK.
Usage of an exclamation mark
Use an exclamation mark to indicate strong
feelings or a raised voice in speech:
Examples:
She shouted at him, "Go away! I hate you!"
He exclaimed: "What a fantastic house you
have!"
"Good heavens!" he said, "Is that true?"
NOTE:TEACH THE KID THE MEANING AND USAGE OF EXCLAMATION MARK.
Usage of an exclamation mark
Many interjections need an exclamation mark :
An interjection is a word added to a sentence to
convey emotion.
Examples:
"Hi! What's new?"
"Oh! When are you going?"
NOTE:TEACH THE KID THE MEANING AND USAGE OF EXCLAMATION MARK.
Usage of an exclamation mark
A non-question sentence beginning with "what"
or "how" is often an exclamation and requires an
exclamation mark:
Examples:
What idiots we are! (We are such idiots.)
How pretty she looked in that dress! (She
looked very pretty in that dress.)
NOTE:TEACH THE KID THE MEANING AND USAGE OF EXCLAMATION MARK.
Usage of an exclamation mark
In very informal writing (personal letter or
email), people sometimes use two or more
exclamation marks together:
Examples:
I met John yesterday. He is so handsome!!!
Remember, don't be late!!
NOTE:TEACH THE KID THE MEANING AND USAGE OF EXCLAMATION MARK.
NOTE:MAKE THE KID TO READ THE ABOVE DIALOGUE AND UNDERSTAND THE USAGE OF
EXCLAMATION MARK.
CHOOSE THE SENTENCE THAT CAN FIT TO HAVE AN EXCLAMATION MARK.
a)The house is on fire
b)Can you take the book from me
c)I can’t believe you ate the whole thing
d)Can I ask you something
e)Watch out for that bear
f)She came home yesterday.
g)I love chocolate
NOTE:HELP THE KID TO CHOOSE THE SENTENCE THAT CONVEY EMOTIONS AND ADD AN
EXCLAMATION MARK
Decide whether the sentence below needs to end
with a question mark or an exclamation mark.
1)
a) Why can't I have an ice cream!
b)Why can't I have an ice cream?
2)
a)I didn't mean to say that!
b)I didn't mean to say that?
3)
a) How much is that coat!
b)How much is that coat?
4)
a)Would you like a sweet!
b)Would you like a sweet?
5)
a)Help me!
b) Help me?
NOTE:HELP THE KID TO CHOOSE THE SENTENCE THAT GIVES THE RIGHT PUNCTUATION
MARKS.
FORM SENTENCES
FORM SENTENCE WITH RELATE TO BELOW PICTURES THAT CONVEYS
EMOTIONS:
a)
b)
c)
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NOTE:HELP THE KID TO FORM SENTENCES THAT SUITS THE PICTURES ABOVE.