An exclamatory sentence is a sentence that shows excitement. The verb exclaim means to say something with strong emotion and excitement, so that is why we call this an exclamatory sentence. Always use an exclamation point (!) at the end of an exclamatory sentence.
Some exclamatory sentences show happy excitement:
I’m so happy to see you!
I love my new car!
We are going to Florida next summer!
Some exclamatory sentences show danger:
The stove is on fire!
That car is in the wrong lane!
Stay away from that wild cougar!
Some exclamatory sentences show fear:
The tornado siren just went off!
I can’t find my little brother!
I forgot to study for the test!
Some exclamatory sentences show surprise:
You scared me!
That cat came out of nowhere!
My bag was on the bench, and now it has disappeared!
Some exclamatory sentences show anger:
I wish you would leave me alone!
My little sister makes me so angry!
Find someone else to pick on!
An exclamatory sentence shows excitement and ends with an exclamation point.
▶It’s your turn. Which of these two sentences shows excitement – the first or the second sentence? My mom has a blue car. That was the best dinner I ever ate. Did you decide that the second sentence shows excitement? I hope you put an exclamation point at the end of it.