Exclamation Mark Rules: How to Use Exclamation Points in English! | ESL Punctuation & Writing Guide

Learn how to use exclamation marks (also known as exclamation points) when writing in English! I'll teach you all about where to place and how to use exclamation marks in exclamatory sentences. You'll learn why we use them, and how we use them with quotation marks, imperative sentences, and informal/formal writing.

We will also have a detailed practice session and quiz at the end so you can master the rules you will have learned from this lesson!

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Video Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction to Exclamation Marks
00:50 - Sentence Types
1:56 - Rule 1: Use an exclamation mark to show emotion, emphasis, or surprise.
3:06 - Rule 2: Use an exclamation mark at the end of the sentence.
4:46 - Rule 3: Use exclamation marks with some imperative sentences.
6:00 - Rule 4: How to use exclamation marks with quotation marks
7:58 - Rule 5: When to use exclamation marks in formal/informal writing
9:54 - Practice time!

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Quick Reference Links:
00:00 - Introduction to Exclamation Marks
00:50 - Sentence Types
1:56 - Rule 1: Use an exclamation mark to show emotion, emphasis, or surprise.
3:06 - Rule 2: Use an exclamation mark at the end of the sentence.
4:46 - Rule 3: Use exclamation marks with some imperative sentences.
6:00 - Rule 4: How to use exclamation marks with quotation marks
7:58 - Rule 5: When to use exclamation marks in formal/informal writing
9:54 - Practice time!

[lusayonyondo]

Hey, I'm not exactly poor at English, but your videos help me recap those little things that I stopped taking consideration of. I haven't had to write anything properly in a while, and these videos are just perfect for me. Thank you so much.

[fernisgul]

These videos are really educational. I have a question though. Is it ever ok to use "?!" or "!?" in transcribing? Thank you so much!

[jesenoyutrago]

Incorrect.
3. Laura screamed, "It's going to rain on my wedding day!".
4. Stop talking to me!.
6. "We just saw Justin Bieber!, " my sister yelled.
Score: 5/6

[bengarner-pujh]

I found you lesion extremally productive: I found your lesson on exclamation marks to be fun and exiting!

[Remir_]

That video was great! Thanks for providing with high-quality educational content!

[antoniodossantos]

Thanks 🌎 Greetings from Colombia. The Venezuelan immigrant writer 🇻🇪

[jaypr]

Thank you so much for all of your videos. I failed 3 transcription tests but your guides taught me exactly what I needed to know. When I pass them is going to be thanks to you!

[cynthiainnes]

I got 6/6! Thank you for your videos. They are helping me to refresh my English.

[raviperera]

He said, "Hey! Nice catch!" Is it OK to use the exclamation mark twice?

[micheoteume]

Hi, great, easy to follow and I love it. Thanks

[Nishi-Tiwari]

Please upload the rules of remaining punctuation marks.

[sherlychristianty]

Thank you so much for your videos!
It really help me a lot and guide me.
You tought me exactly what I need to know and how to use them.
Please continue to make more videos.

[ArtemHahauz-nmbk]

If I'm being completely honest, I also overuse exclamation marks, especially in my comments! Indeed, I think that it's not wicked to use them all the time, but on the other hand we shouldn't use them in formal writing, to my mind though.
Thank you so much for this video!
Take care, everybody!
Except my sincere gratitude, Jennifer!

[JohnCarroll-wfrl]

Shouldn´t example .one two, and four have punctuation marks. Aren't they direct quotes?

[thembaninofficialzw]

Hello! How are you?
I got a promotion yesterday!
Laura exclaimed, "it's going to rain on my wedding day!"
Stop talking to me!
"I found my keys!" Mom cried out.
"We just saw Justin Bieber!" my sister yelled.

[ferlinblood]

Blue and sparkle gray see know what I'm saying

[antoniodossantos]

Me too, I like them...!! More expressive🌎

[meriemabbou]

Just wanna confirm my information, do we capitalize a letter after exclamation marks ???

[antoniodossantos]

El inmigrante venezolano escritor/ writer