Exclamation Marks: Master the Art of Punctuation

Question 1

Which sentence should end with an exclamation point to convey strong emotion?

Accepted Answer

Wow, it's scorching outside!

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The weather is beautiful.

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Can you pass me the salt?

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The test was challenging.

Question 2

What is the primary reason for using an exclamation point?

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To convey strong emotions or excitement.

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To end interrogative sentences.

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To indicate the start of a new sentence.

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To connect two independent clauses.

Question 3

Which of the following sentences conveys the strongest emotion?

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I'm incredibly excited about the trip!

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I'm excited about the trip.

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I'm so excited about the trip!

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I'm extremely excited about the trip.

Question 4

Which of the following words is most commonly followed by an exclamation point?

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Wow

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The

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And

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But

Question 5

Choose the sentence that correctly uses an exclamation point to show strong emotion:

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Wow, what a great day!

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Wow what a great day

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Wow; what a great day!

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Wow....what a great day

Question 6

What is the main purpose of an exclamation point?

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To show strong emotions or emphasize important information

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To ask a question

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To separate different parts of a sentence

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To show that a word is a noun

Question 7

Which of the following words is NOT typically followed by an exclamation point?

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But

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Help

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Wow

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Oops

Question 8

Which of these sentences does NOT need an exclamation point?

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Please close the door

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I'm so excited to see you!

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Watch out for the dog!

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Isn't this amazing?

Question 9

How are exclamation points different from ellipses?

Accepted Answer

Exclamation points show strong emotions, while ellipses show a pause or break in thought.

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Ellipses show strong emotions, while exclamation points show a pause or break in thought.

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They have the same meaning and can be used interchangeably.

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Exclamation points end sentences, while ellipses begin sentences.

Question 10

Which of the following is a strong emotion that can be expressed with an exclamation point?

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Happiness

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Sadness

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Indifference

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Curiosity

Question 11

What is a potential problem with using too many exclamation points in writing?

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It can make important points less noticeable.

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It can make the writing more interesting and engaging.

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It can improve the clarity and readability of the writing.

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It has no effect on the quality of writing.

Question 12

What's the main reason for using an exclamation point in writing?

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To express strong emotions like excitement, surprise, or anger

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To list items separately

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To ask a question

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To pause or interrupt speech

Question 13

What is the main purpose of using an exclamation point?

Accepted Answer

To express strong emotions or emphasize important information

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To ask a question

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To separate ideas in a sentence

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To give a command

Question 14

When should you add an exclamation point to the end of a sentence?

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When the sentence shows strong emotion or excitement

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When the sentence is a question

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When the sentence is a command

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When the sentence is a statement of fact

Question 15

Which sentence uses an exclamation point correctly?

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What a nice day!

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I like pizza.

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Please shut the door.

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My book is under the table.

Question 16

What is the key difference between an exclamation point and a period?

Accepted Answer

Exclamation points show emotion, while periods end thoughts.

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Exclamation points indicate questions, while periods indicate statements.

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Exclamation points join clauses, while periods separate them.

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Exclamation points have two dots, while periods have one.

Question 17

What happens when you use several exclamation points in a row?

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It makes the emotion or emphasis stronger.

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It makes the sentence easier to read.

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It weakens the impact of the exclamation.

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It is grammatically incorrect.

Question 18

Which sentence correctly uses an exclamation point in dialogue?

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She exclaimed, I'm so excited!

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She exclaimed I'm so excited.

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She said I'm so excited!

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She mentioned, I'm so excited.

Question 19

Can exclamation points be used in the titles of books or stories?

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Yes, exclamation points can be used in titles for emphasis or effect.

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Yes, exclamation points are always used in titles.

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No, exclamation points should never be used in titles.

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No, exclamation points are only used in titles of children's books.

Question 20

When writing, what can happen if you use too many exclamation points?

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They can lose their impact and make your writing seem less credible.

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They should only be used at the end of a sentence.

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Using multiple exclamation points is a great way to show excitement.

Question 21

How do exclamation points differ from question marks?

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Exclamation points convey strong emotions, while question marks ask questions.

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Exclamation points end sentences, while question marks start sentences.

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Exclamation points are used in formal writing, while question marks are used in informal writing.

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Exclamation points are always used with quotation marks, while question marks are never used with quotation marks.

Question 22

Which sentence uses an exclamation point to make a command sound more important?

Accepted Answer

Close the door!

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The cat sat on the mat.

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I saw a blue bird.

Question 23

Which sentence uses an exclamation point to show excitement?

Accepted Answer

Wow, that was an amazing movie!

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The boy ran quickly to the store.

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The car is parked in the driveway.

Question 24

Where should an exclamation point be placed in the sentence: 'Wow, I love this book!'?

Accepted Answer

Wow, I love this book!

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Wow I love this book

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Wow! I love this book

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Wow; I love this book.

Question 25

Which word is NOT followed by an exclamation point in formal writing?

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Please

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Congratulations

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Thank you

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Wow!

Question 26

Which situation is appropriate for using an exclamation point?

Accepted Answer

Expressing surprise

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Asking a question

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Making a request

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Giving a command

Question 27

Rewrite the sentence with an exclamation point: 'This is the best news I've heard all day.'

Accepted Answer

This is the best news! I've heard all day.

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This is the best news I've heard. All day!

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This is the best news. I've heard all day.

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This is the best news I've heard all day.

Question 28

Which is NOT an advantage of using exclamation points?

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Creating confusion

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Adding emphasis

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Expressing strong emotions

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Grabbing attention

Question 29

Which sentence contains an unnecessary exclamation point?

Accepted Answer

The sky is blue?

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I'm so excited to see you!

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Please close the door quietly!

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Wow! This is amazing!

Question 30

What is the main purpose of an exclamation point?

Accepted Answer

To express strong emotions

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To ask a question

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To make a statement more formal

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To create suspense

Question 31

How do exclamation points help build suspense or hint at what's coming next in a story?

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Highlighting a surprising or unexpected event

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Ending an important sentence

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Expressing strong feelings

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Showing a character's excitement

Question 32

Which sentence does NOT use an exclamation point correctly?

Accepted Answer

I think the weather will be nice tomorrow.

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Wow! The movie was incredible!

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I'm so excited for the party!

Question 33

Which sentence uses an exclamation point to correctly express strong emotion?

Accepted Answer

Wow! That was an amazing show.

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I can't believe it; I won the lottery.

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Congratulations! You did a great job.

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Please help me, I'm lost.

Question 34

When should you typically avoid using exclamation points?

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In formal writing

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In informal writing

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In poetry

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In dialogue

Question 35

Which of the following is a potential misuse of exclamation points?

Accepted Answer

Using them excessively

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Using them to emphasize important information

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Using them to indicate surprise

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Using them after interjections

Question 36

What is the primary purpose of using exclamation points?

Accepted Answer

To add emphasis and emotion

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To indicate questions

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To end declarative sentences

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To replace periods

Question 37

Which of these sentences is punctuated correctly?

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I love pizza!

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I love pizza.

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I love pizza

Question 38

What is an advantage of using exclamation points effectively?

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Making writing more engaging and expressive

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Reducing the need for descriptive language

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Simplifying complex sentence structures

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Making writing sound more formal

Question 39

What is a potential drawback of using exclamation points?

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They can weaken the impact of important information

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They can enhance clarity

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They are always appropriate

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They cannot be used in dialogue

Question 40

Which of the following is NOT a valid reason to use an exclamation point?

Accepted Answer

To indicate a question

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To emphasize excitement or surprise

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To draw attention to important information

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To express frustration

Question 41

What is the difference between an exclamation point and a period?

Accepted Answer

Exclamation points indicate strong emotions, while periods end sentences.

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Periods indicate strong emotions, while exclamation points end sentences.

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Exclamation points and periods serve the same purpose.

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Exclamation points are used in questions, while periods are used in statements.

Question 42

How can using exclamation points effectively enhance writing?

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By making it more expressive

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By reducing the need for descriptive language

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By making it more formal

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By simplifying complex sentence structures

Question 43

Which sentence correctly uses an exclamation point to convey strong emotions?

Accepted Answer

Wow! I can't believe you won!

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Please turn in your homework tomorrow.

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It's a beautiful day outside.

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The dog was so excited, it wagged its tail.

Question 44

When is it appropriate to use an exclamation point?

Accepted Answer

To express strong emotions or emphasize important information

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To end a question

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To separate items in a list

Question 45

Which of the following is NOT a rule for using exclamation points?

Accepted Answer

Use an exclamation point after every sentence.

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Use an exclamation point to emphasize a word or phrase.

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Use an exclamation point to end an imperative sentence.

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Use an exclamation point to convey excitement or surprise.

Question 46

Which sentence uses an exclamation point to highlight a specific word?

Accepted Answer

This is the best movie I've ever seen!

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The weather forecast predicts rain tomorrow.

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Please be quiet during the presentation.

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I can't believe we won the game!

Question 47

True or False: Exclamation points should only appear at the end of sentences.

Accepted Answer

False

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Exclamation points can only be used in questions.

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True

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Exclamation points can only be used in titles.

Question 48

Which sentence uses an exclamation point to express excitement?

Accepted Answer

I got accepted to my dream college!

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The new movie is coming out next week.

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The meeting has been postponed.

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Please turn in your homework on time.

Question 49

What is the main purpose of using an exclamation point after an imperative sentence?

Accepted Answer

To make the command or request more urgent or forceful.

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To separate items in a list.

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To indicate that the sentence is a question.

Question 50

Which word is most likely to be followed by an exclamation point?

Accepted Answer

Wow

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The

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Because

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Although

Question 51

True or False: Exclamation points should be used frequently in formal writing.

Accepted Answer

False

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Exclamation points are not allowed in formal writing.

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Exclamation points should be used whenever possible.

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True