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Multiple choice exclamation mark punctuation english

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

Oh, that looks like a thrilling ride. 

  1. Oh;

  2. Oh!

  3. Oh.

  4. NO CHANGE
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
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.

Multiple choice exclamation mark punctuation english

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

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
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)

Multiple choice exclamation mark punctuation english

Yes, please do join us at the reception.

Choose the option that best corrects the underlined words.

  1. Yes! Please

  2. Yes ... Please

  3. Yes. Please

  4. NO CHANGE
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
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. 
Multiple choice exclamation mark punctuation english

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

  1. Wow?

  2. Wow!

  3. Wow,

  4. NO CHANGE
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
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!
Multiple choice exclamation mark punctuation english

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

Choose the option that best corrects the underlined word.

  1. No.

  2. No?

  3. No!

  4. NO CHANGE
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
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!
Multiple choice exclamation mark punctuation english

What a beautiful day it is.

Choose the option that best corrects the underlined word.

  1. is?

  2. is!

  3. is ...

  4. NO CHANGE
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
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!
Multiple choice exclamation mark punctuation english

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

Choose the option that best corrects the underlined word.

  1. Smith!

  2. Smith ...

  3. Smith?

  4. NO CHANGE
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
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!
Multiple choice exclamation mark punctuation english

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

Choose the option that best corrects the underlined word.

  1. Hello?

  2. Hello -

  3. Hello!

  4. NO CHANGE
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
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!
Multiple choice exclamation mark punctuation english

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

Choose the option that best corrects the underlined part.

  1. "Woof?"

  2. "Woof."

  3. "Woof ..."

  4. NO CHANGE
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
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.
Multiple choice exclamation mark punctuation english

Ouch, that pin pricked me.

Choose the option that best corrects the underlined words.

  1. Ouch! That

  2. Ouch. That

  3. Ouch ... That

  4. NO CHANGE
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
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