What is an exclamation Year 2?
What is an exclamation Year 2?
An exclamation is forceful statement which expresses high levels of emotion or excitement. For the purposes of the primary curriculum, exclamations always begin with ‘what’ or ‘how’ and are usually punctuated by an exclamation mark ( ! ). An easy way to think of exclamation sentences is to think of fairy tales.
What’s up with exclamation mark?
An exclamation mark usually shows strong feeling, such as surprise, anger or joy. Using an exclamation mark when writing is rather like shouting or raising your voice when speaking. Exclamation marks are most commonly used in writing quoted speech.
What is an exclamation mark Year 1?
An exclamation mark is used to show when something is surprising or forceful. It helps make the meaning of the sentence clear. Start activity.
How do you use an exclamation point in Year 2?
You can also use an exclamation mark at the end of an exclamation sentence. These sentences must start with ‘What’ or ‘How’ and include a verb. For example: What a great person you are!…Here are some examples:
- Stop it!
- I had the best time ever!
- I cannot believe my eyes!
What does the exclamation mark look like?
An exclamation mark is a punctuation mark which looks like a straight line with a dot underneath it. It is used to show that an exclamation, an interjection or a statement sentence has finished.
Are exclamation marks unprofessional?
Exaggerated use of exclamation marks has often been coded as a feminine habit, something used for a myriad of reasons, whether to soften an email or appear enthusiastic, engaged, or approachable. But it can also be seen as unprofessional and can, therefore, perpetuate women’s struggles in the workplace.
Do you put a full stop after an exclamation mark?
The exclamation mark at the end of a sentence means that you do not need a full stop.
How do you use exclamation marks for kids?
An exclamation mark (!) is a punctuation mark. It is used to show strong emotion at the end of a sentence or after an interjection. The use of a space in before an exclamation mark is incorrect….Exclamation mark facts for kids.
| Punctuation | |
|---|---|
| exclamation mark | ! |
| full stop, period | . |
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| hyphen | ‐ |
