Punctuation exercise

Read the following sentences and add either a full stop or an exclamation mark.

Notes

An exclamatory sentence expresses a sudden or strong emotion or feeling.

A declarative or assertive sentence makes a statement.

1. What a lovely smile your sister has

2. How sad

3. You look so beautiful in this red gown

4. Hurrah We have won the match

5. The dog bit the farmer

6. Watch out

7. He was driving carelessly and crashed into the car in front

8. It was a marvelous sight

9. What a big city Mumbai is

10. How clever I’m

11. I wish I could become younger again

12. You are my best friend

13. What a pleasant surprise

14. I was delighted to receive your letter

Answers

1. What a lovely smile your sister has!

2. How sad!

3. You look so beautiful in this red gown.

4. Hurrah! We have won the match.

5. The dog bit the farmer.

6. Watch out!

7. He was driving carelessly and crashed into the car in front.

8. It was a marvelous sight.

9. What a big city Mumbai is!

10. How clever I’m!

11. I wish I could become younger again!

12. You are my best friend.

13. What a pleasant surprise!

14. I was delighted to receive your letter.