Tag: punctuation

Questions Related to punctuation

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!