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What is the main purpose of an exclamatory sentence?
What is the main purpose of an exclamatory sentence?
- To express strong emotions (correct)
- To ask a question
- To give a command
- To make a statement
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an exclamatory sentence?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an exclamatory sentence?
- It expresses strong emotions
- It is a complete sentence
- It ends with an exclamation point
- It asks a question (correct)
What do you need to identify in a sentence to determine if it is exclamatory when spoken out loud?
What do you need to identify in a sentence to determine if it is exclamatory when spoken out loud?
- The context of the situation (correct)
- The pitch of voice
- The speaker's facial expression
- The tone of voice
What are the two parts to forming an exclamatory sentence?
What are the two parts to forming an exclamatory sentence?
What is the simple predicate in the sentence 'A snake slithered across the patio!'?
What is the simple predicate in the sentence 'A snake slithered across the patio!'?
What is the purpose of an exclamation point in writing?
What is the purpose of an exclamation point in writing?
How do you identify an exclamatory sentence in writing?
How do you identify an exclamatory sentence in writing?
What type of sentence is 'That football game was so exciting!'?
What type of sentence is 'That football game was so exciting!'?
What is the subject of the sentence 'A snake slithered across the patio!'?
What is the subject of the sentence 'A snake slithered across the patio!'?
Why do exclamatory sentences often make your voice get a little louder and your pitch a little higher?
Why do exclamatory sentences often make your voice get a little louder and your pitch a little higher?
Study Notes
Types of Sentences
- There are four categories of sentences: declarative, interrogative, imperative, and exclamatory.
Exclamatory Sentences
- 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!
Forming Exclamatory Sentences
- 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".
Identifying Exclamatory Sentences
- 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!
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Learn about exclamatory sentences, which express strong emotions and are used to convey excitement, fear, or disbelief.
