Sophia Learning
Sophia: Exclamation Points: Lesson 1
This lesson introduces exclamation points and how they are used. It is 1 of 5 in the series titled "Exclamation Points."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Exclamation Points: Lesson 5
This lesson introduces exclamation points and how they are used. It is 5 of 5 in the series titled "Exclamation Points."
Other
Exclamation Point/rules for Use
Information regarding the use of the exclamation mark, along with one example.
ACT360 Media
Writing Tips: Sentence Builder: Exclamation Mark
A brief description of the rules, usage, and examples of the "exclamation mark" in English punctuation.
TESL Journal
Activities for Esl Students: Periods, Question Marks & Exclamation Marks
Focus students' understanding of punctuation with this language arts skill-building site. Explore the usage of periods, questions marks and exclamation marks through this interactive activity that ask students to read a sentence and...
University of Calgary
Univ. Of Calgary: Periods, Question Marks, Exclamations
This excellent resource provides information about rules, uses, and misuses of these three end marks (period, question mark, exclamation mark). Also, includes examples and short quizzes at the end of each section.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Exclamation Points
Five slides introducing explanation marks and explaining how they can be used correctly within sentences.
Curated OER
Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Question and Exclamation Marks
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "Question and Exclamation Marks."
University of Ottawa (Canada)
University of Ottawa: End Punctuation
Resourceful site which includes information about periods, question marks, and exclamation marks. Also provides examples and addresses abbreviation rules for periods.
Other
University of North Carolina: Punctuation
This site from the University of North Carolina gives information on general punctuation usage. Specific information regarding the correct usage of the exclamation point, along with examples. Scroll down to the third section.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Three Ways to End a Sentence
There are three types of terminal punctuation: a period, an exclamation point, and a question mark.
ACT360 Media
Writing Tips: Sentence Builder Punctuation
A list of the major elements of punctuation in the English language, including the period, question mark, exclamation mark, comma, apostrophe, quotation marks, colon, semicolon, dash, and hyphen. Provides a brief description and the...
Grammarly
Grammarly Blog: End of Sentence Punctuation
This page discusses end of sentence punctuation with links to periods, exclamation marks, and question marks.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Separation Punctuation
This website provides information about how to use separation punctuation. There is a video clip [0:47] on why periods go inside quotation marks, and a second video clip [1:07] showing the effects of using too many exclamation points.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Interjections Are Cool!
Hey! Listen to this. [0:48] Interjections are words that are typically exclaimed to convey the writer's sentiments or emotions on a matter. It may be followed by an exclamation point or a comma depending on the desired emotion.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Commands and Exclamations
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart introduces or reviews commands and exclamations.
Expansion Learning
Expansion Learning: Exclamations and Commands
Activity provides students the practice they need to master the skill of telling the difference between a command and an exclamation. Immediate feedback is given.
Love To Know Media
Your Dictionary: 3rd Grade Grammar
This article focuses on the grammar and punctuation that third graders need to learn including the parts of speech (nouns, verbs, adverbs, and prepositions), punctuation marks (question mark, exclamation points, and periods), and the...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Peacock
This Nature video segment features the beautiful bird known for its iridescent tail, the peacock.
Penguin Publishing
Penguin Random House: An Educational Companion to Eats, Shoots & Leaves [Pdf]
Eats, Shoots & Leaves illustrates the necessity of correct punctuation in order to convey intended meaning. Punctuation rules are stated here in a concise manner with accompanying exercises/keys.
University of Ottawa (Canada)
University of Ottawa Hyper Grammar: Quotation Marks
The University of Ottawa developed this site about quotation mark usage. Discusses using quotation marks to set off dialogue, titles, short works, and special terms. Also instructs learners in using quotation marks with other forms of...
Department of Defense
Do Dea: Proper Punctuation
Need a quick refresher on proper punctuation? This easy to read guide covers common types of punctuation and provides examples. Included are links to practice sites.
Quia
Quia: Punctuation Commas and End Marks
Play Hangman as you recall the basic types of sentences and punctuation marks. Great fun!