Exclamation and Question Marks

Exclamation Marks

Question Marks

A question mark (?) is a punctuation symbol written at the end of a sentence to show that a question is being asked.

A exclamation mark (!) is a punctuation symbol written at the end of a sentence to show that an exclamation* is being made.

Read these sentences and decide whether a question mark (?) or exclamation mark (!) is needed at the end.

Remember if you use a question mark (?) or exclamation mark (!) at the end of a sentence you do not need to use a full stop.

1) What is your name [, ?, !]

2) When is your birthday [, ?, !]

3) I can’t believe you said that [, ?, !]

4) Can I play with you [, ?, !]

5) Sit down and be quiet [, ?, !]

6) Stop doing that [, ?, !]

7) How many brothers do you have [, ?, !]

8) Wonderful news, congratulations [, ?, !]

9) What school do you go to [, ?, !]

10) Everybody listen to me [, ?, !]

* an exclamation is something said or shouted forcefully or suddenly. It may often be used when someone is very happy/surprised, annoyed/angry or giving a command.