Exclamatory Sentence
 
 
 
 
Exclamatory Sentence

In this lesson you will learn the definition of an exclamatory sentence and study examples of exclamatory sentences.
Exclamatory Sentence Definition
  • An exclamatory sentence:
  • is the same as a declarative sentence except that it adds emphasis
  • ends with an exclamation mark
  • is commonly used in speech but used only in certain types of writing
  • is not usually used in academic writing, unless making a direct quote
  • is occasionally used in short stories or novels to emphasize a point
Exclamatory Sentence Examples
  • This food tastes great!
  • She didn’t study for the exam but she still got the highest grade in the class!
 
Grammar Tips
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An audio lesson to help with your understanding of common mistakes. The English is spoken at 75% of normal speed. Click here to visit the lesson page with the written script for this audio program.
Commonly Confused Words: Part One
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A video lesson to help with your understanding of commonly confused words.
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Commonly Confused Words: Part One
(Beginner - Listening)

An audio lesson to help with your understanding of commonly confused words. The English is spoken at 75% of normal speed. Click here to visit the lesson page with the written script for this audio program.
Commonly Confused Words: Part Two
(Beginner - Listening, reading)

A video lesson to help with your understanding of commonly confused words.
The English is spoken at 75% of normal speed.
Click here to visit the lesson page.
Commonly Confused Words: Part Two
(Beginner - Listening)

An audio lesson to help with your understanding of commonly confused words. The English is spoken at 75% of normal speed. Click here to visit the lesson page with the written script for this audio program.