Exclamatory Sentences in English Grammar

Questions and Answers

To express strong emotions (correct)

To ask a question

To give a command

To make a statement

It expresses strong emotions

It is a complete sentence

It ends with an exclamation point

It asks a question (correct)

The context of the situation (correct)

The pitch of voice

The speaker's facial expression

The tone of voice

It must be a complete sentence and end with an exclamation point Signup and view all the answers

Slithered Signup and view all the answers

To indicate strong emotions Signup and view all the answers

By the presence of an exclamation point Signup and view all the answers

Exclamatory Signup and view all the answers

Snake Signup and view all the answers

Because they are expressing strong emotions Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

There are four categories of sentences: declarative, interrogative, imperative, and exclamatory.

Exclamatory sentences are used to express strong emotions such as excitement, fear, or disbelief.
They are characterized by a louder and higher-pitched voice when spoken.
Examples of exclamatory sentences include:
- There's a moose in the backyard!
- That football game was so exciting!
- I can't believe that you just said that!
- That mime shouldn't be talking!

Two rules for forming exclamatory sentences:
- Must end in an exclamation point to convey strong emotion in writing.
- Must be a complete sentence with a subject and a simple predicate (verb).
The subject of the sentence is who or what the sentence is about.
The simple predicate describes what the subject is or does in the sentence.
Example: In the sentence "A snake slithered across the patio!", the subject is "snake" and the simple predicate is "slithered".

In writing, exclamatory sentences can be identified by the exclamation point at the end.
In speech, exclamatory sentences can be identified by:
- The context of the sentence, such as surprising or frightening information.
- The tone and pitch of the speaker's voice, which is often higher or louder than usual.
Examples of exclamatory sentences:
- Exclamatory sentences are exciting!
- Vampires are frightening!
- I can't believe it's not even noon yet!
- That rainbow is so beautiful!