Exclamation Marks Worksheets

Related ELA Standard: L.1.1

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This form of punctuation looks like a period will a vertical line just above it. When this symbol of punctuation is used at the end of a sentence it tells the reader that the sentences is stated in an excited manner. In some circumstances it can project a loud or yelling tone, when put in the proper context. This symbol has been part of written language since the fifteenth century, but only made it’s the standard typewriter in the 1970s. These worksheets will help students learn the proper placement and usage of exclamation points.

Exclamation Marks Worksheets:

The Symbol – A sentence that gives a strong command or expresses a strong emotion like joy, surprise, disappointment, fear, or anger, ends with an exclamation mark.

Interjections – An interjection is a word or phrase used to express strong feelings or surprise. An exclamation mark or comma is used to separate the interjection from the rest of the sentence.

Ending Punctuation – Every sentence ends with a punctuation mark. Use a period (.) at the end of a statement. Use a question mark (?) when you ask a question. Use an exclamation mark (!) to show emphasis or surprise.

Adders – Add punctuation marks wherever they are needed. Use exclamation marks wherever they might reasonably be used.

Emphasize Drama – Rewrite each sentence below, adding an interjection and an exclamation mark for interest and drama.

X Marks The Spot – Rewrite each sentence, adding exclamation marks where necessary.

Make Your Writing Exciting – Conflict is the heart and soul of drama. If you want to write a story that pull readers in and make them care about the outcome, you have to give your characters problems that they can react to.

Excite or Question? – Complete each sentence with either an exclamation mark or a question mark.

Punctuating Commands and Strong Emotions – Read each sentence. Write the correct punctuation mark on the line.

Periods and Marks – Write three of each.

What's It Need? – Do the sentences below need an exclamation mark? Circle the correct answer.

Punctuating Interjections – Follow the directions to create your own sentences below, using interjections.

The End – Add the correct ending punctuation to each sentence.

When Necessary – Rewrite each sentence and add some symbols on the end.

You Be The Teacher – Is the punctuation correct? Circle the correct answer.

All About Exclamation Marks


Exclamation marks are parts of punctuations. Punctuation is a very integral element of the text. This is because it adds so much more meaning to the sentences. Punctuation also helps in clearing out the confusions for the readers. Therefore, it is necessary to use punctuation in the correct way so that your text is free of errors.


The exclamation mark is a punctuation mark. The characteristic of the exclamation mark is that it is mostly used at the end of the word or a sentence. The question mark and the periods are similar examples of punctuation marks. They are also used at the end of the sentence. However, the difference is that the exclamation mark looks as if a vertical line has been drawn above the period. It is also called an exclamation point.


The exclamation marks became a part of the English language in around the 15th century. They were not very commonly used back then. The separate key for an exclamation mark did not exist on the typewriter until the 1970s. Exclamation marks became common after that time.


Using The Exclamation Marks


In the older times, the exclamation marks were known as the "notes of admiration". The main purpose of the exclamation marks is to express excitement. They are used in the sentences where you want to emphasize on the emotion and the element of surprise. They are best if you want to express astonishment. A strong emotion ends with an exclamation mark. We use exclamation marks after interjections. For example,

Wow! This filmmaking stuff is so interesting.
Boy! I wish I had done this earlier.
I just love pizza!
Alas! He had died.