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For Home School Students: Provide research for 6th grade lesson on "exclamatory sentences"

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Provide research for 6th grade lesson on "exclamatory sentences" Include a 10 question test with a link to a video lesson

What are Exclamatory Sentences?

Exclamatory sentences are sentences that express strong emotion, such as excitement, surprise, anger, or sadness. They are always punctuated with an exclamation point (!).

How to Form Exclamatory Sentences

To form an exclamatory sentence, simply start with a subject and a verb, and then add any other necessary words. Be sure to end the sentence with an exclamation point.

Here are some examples of exclamatory sentences:

  • Wow! That was amazing!
  • I love you!
  • Help!
  • Stop!
  • What a beautiful day!
  • I can't believe I won!

Using Exclamatory Sentences in Writing

Exclamatory sentences can be used in writing to add excitement, interest, and emphasis to your writing. They can also be used to express strong emotions.

Here are some tips for using exclamatory sentences effectively in your writing:

  • Don't overuse exclamation points. Too many exclamation points can make your writing look unprofessional and childish.
  • Use exclamation points to express strong emotions.
  • Use exclamation points to add emphasis to a point.
  • Use exclamation points to make your writing more exciting and interesting.

10 Question Test on Exclamatory Sentences

  1. Which of the following sentences is an exclamatory sentence?

    • I went to the store yesterday.
    • What a beautiful day!
    • Please pass the salt.
    • The sky is blue.
  2. Which of the following punctuation marks is used to end an exclamatory sentence?

    • Period
    • Question mark
    • Exclamation point
    • Comma
  3. Which of the following sentences expresses excitement?

    • I'm so tired.
    • I'm not feeling well.
    • I'm having so much fun!
    • I'm bored.
  4. Which of the following sentences expresses surprise?

    • I won the lottery!
    • I saw a celebrity today.
    • I'm going to the park.
    • I'm having lunch with my friends.
  5. Which of the following sentences expresses anger?

    • Stop talking!
    • I'm so mad at you!
    • I'm having a bad day.
    • I'm not feeling well.
  6. Which of the following sentences expresses sadness?

    • I'm so sad to hear that.
    • I'm having a bad day.
    • I'm not feeling well.
    • I'm so tired.
  7. Which of the following sentences is an effective use of an exclamation point?

    • I'm so excited to go to the beach!
    • I'm going to the beach today.
    • I'm excited to go to the beach.
    • I'm going to the store.
  8. Which of the following sentences is an overuse of exclamation points?

    • I'm so excited to go to the movies!
    • I'm going to the movies tonight!!!!!!
    • I can't wait to see the new movie!!!!
    • I'm so excited to go to the movies!
  9. Which of the following sentences is an exclamatory sentence that adds emphasis?

    • You should really study for the test tomorrow.
    • You should really study for the test tomorrow!
    • Please do your homework.
    • Please do your homework!
  10. Which of the following sentences is an exclamatory sentence that makes the writing more exciting and interesting?

    • I saw a bird in the tree.
    • I saw a bird in the tree!
    • I went to the park.
    • I went to the park!

Answers

  1. What a beautiful day!
  2. Exclamation point
  3. I'm having so much fun!
  4. I won the lottery!
  5. Stop talking!
  6. I'm so sad to hear that.
  7. I'm so excited to go to the beach!
  8. I'm going to the movies tonight!!!!!!
  9. You should really study for the test tomorrow!
  10. I saw a bird in the tree!

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