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.