Every sentence begins with a capital letter. An exclamation is a sentence that shows excitement or strong feeling. It ends with an exclamation point (!).

Example: I can’t wait to see the parade!

I can tell that the sentence I can’t wait to see the parade! is an exclamation. The sentence shows excitement about the parade. It begins with a capital letter and ends with an exclamation point.

Identify out loud the sentences that are exclamations.

• Look at the fireworks! (Exclamation)
  
  
• That one scare me! (Exclamation)
  
  
• That one looks like a flower.
  
  
• Colors burst in the sky.
  
  
• Wow, what an amazing display! (Exclamation)

For additional practice, you may complete the Exclamations handout.