Let’s go through each sentence one by one and decide whether it needs an exclamation mark (!) or a full stop (.).
Remember:
- Use
! when the sentence shows strong feeling, excitement, surprise, or urgency.
- Use
. for normal statements — things that are just facts or calm sentences.
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1.
I scored a goal
→ This is exciting! Scoring a goal is usually something to celebrate. So we use
!
2.
We went to the shop
→ Just a simple fact. No big emotion. Use
.
3.
The girl screamed “Help me”
→ Screaming “Help me” means she’s scared or in danger — very urgent! Use
!
4.
I live in Wales
→ Simple fact about where someone lives. Use
.
5.
Sarah likes swimming
→ Just telling us what Sarah enjoys. Not emotional. Use
.
6.
That was amazing
→ “Amazing” shows strong positive feeling! Use
!
7.
We lost 10 - 0
→ Losing by such a big score might be shocking or upsetting — but unless it says “Oh no!” or sounds excited/upset, it’s still mostly a statement. But wait — losing 10-0 is often dramatic! In sports context, this could be said with shock or disappointment → so
! fits better here.
8.
It’s Tuesday tomorrow
→ Just stating a day. No emotion. Use
.
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Now let’s write them all out with correct punctuation:
1. I scored a goal!
2. We went to the shop.
3. The girl screamed “Help me!”
4. I live in Wales.
5. Sarah likes swimming.
6. That was amazing!
7. We lost 10 - 0!
8. It’s Tuesday tomorrow.
Final Answer:
1. I scored a goal!
2. We went to the shop.
3. The girl screamed “Help me!”
4. I live in Wales.
5. Sarah likes swimming.
6. That was amazing!
7. We lost 10 - 0!
8. It’s Tuesday tomorrow.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of exclamation mark worksheet.
