Exclamatory Sentences Quiz

1. What is the primary purpose of an exclamatory sentence?

To ask a question
To express strong emotions or feelings
To make a statement
To give a command

2. How is an exclamatory sentence typically punctuated?

With a period (.)
With an exclamation mark (!)
With a question mark (?)
With a comma (,)

3. Which of the following is an example of an exclamatory sentence?

What time is it?
Close the door.
The sun sets in the west.
How beautiful the sunset is!

4. Which word is commonly used to start an exclamatory sentence?

Wow
Is
The
And

5. Which of the following sentences is NOT an exclamatory sentence?

What a wonderful gift!
I can’t believe she did that!
Is this your book?
This is amazing!

6. What should be considered when using exclamatory sentences?

Use them sparingly and appropriately
Use them in every sentence
Use them only in formal writing
Use them without considering the context

7. Which of the following sentences uses an interjection?

Ouch, that hurt!
The cake is delicious.
Where are you going?
Close the window.

8. Which of the following sentences expresses a strong emotion without using an interjection?

Wow, this is incredible!
What a fantastic show!
Oh, I didn’t know that.
Hey, look at this!

9. What is the difference between an exclamatory sentence and a declarative sentence?

An exclamatory sentence makes a statement, while a declarative sentence expresses strong emotion.
An exclamatory sentence expresses strong emotion, while a declarative sentence makes a statement.
There is no difference between them.
An exclamatory sentence asks a question, while a declarative sentence makes a command.

10. Which of the following sentences is an example of using an exclamatory sentence for effect?

The library is open until 9 pm.
Do you need any help?
Help, I’m stuck!
Please pass the salt.