The Exclamation Mark

The exclamation mark is used to express exasperation,astonishment or surprise or to emphasise a comment or short, sharp phrase.

Examples

• Help! Help!
• That's unbelievable!
• Get out!
• Look out!

You can also use it to mark a phrase as humourous, ironic or sarcastic.

• 1. What a lovely day! (when it obviously is not a lovely day)
• 2. That was clever! (when someone has done something stupid)

Some general remarks:

• Don't overuse the exclamation mark
• Don't include a series of exclamation marks. E.g., I'll never get it right!!!!