Question Marks & Exclamation Marks
English Language: KS3, topic 2.1.7
Question Marks and Exclamation Marks
Both question and exclamation marks are commonly used at the end of sentences.
Question Marks
- Question marks are used to show that a question is being asked.
- E.g. Why haven't you done your homework?
- Question marks are not used at the end of sentences with indirect questions:
- E.g. The teacher asked Selena whether she had done her homework.
Exclamation Marks
- Exclamation marks are used at the end of sentences to add emphasis.
- Exclamation marks are used to indicate strong emotions (like surprise, passion, excitement or anger).
- Exclamation marks can also be used to indicate abrupt shouting or interjections. For example:
- Hey! Give me back my pencil!
- I'm so happy to see you!
- That was the most incredible match!
Test yourself on Question Marks & Exclamation Marks
Which of these sentences requires a question mark?
Which of these sentences requires an exclamation mark?