Punctuation: Use of Exclamation Mark
Exclamation Mark (!)
An exclamation mark is used to show emphasis. It can be used in the middle of a sentence or at the end of a sentence. When used at the end of a sentence, it also takes on the role of a full stop or a period.
We often use an exclamation mark (!) to show strong emotion or give a command.
Examples:
- Stop!
- Yeah!
- Sit down!
- What a lovely view you have here!
- That’s fantastic!
- Johnny, don’t touch that!
- Help!
- Good heavens!
- Aaarrgh!
