Punctuation for Effect

Rewrite the sentence: You all must wear lifejackets. (question)

Rewrite the sentence: Kayaking is easy to learn. (question)

Rewrite the sentence: There are rocks ahead. (exclamation)

Rewrite the sentence: I enjoy kayaking. (exclamation)

Which rewrite of sentence 1 makes the most engaging opening?

• You like nature, and you like adventure.

• Do you like nature and adventure?

• You should like nature and adventure.

• What about nature and adventure?

Which rewrite of sentence 5 shows strong emotion?

• Someone shouted, “Rocks Ahead.”

• Someone shouted, “Rocks ahead?”

• Someone shouted, “Rocks ahead!”

• Someone shouted that rocks were ahead.

Which rewrite of sentence 7 best gives the effect of a command, or orders?

• “You could now move to the left of them.”

• “Move to the left of them now.”

• “Why not move to the left of them now?”

• “You would now move to the left of them.”

What rewrite of sentence 10 best shows strong emotion?

• “Oh, no. We’re going to be struck by lightning?”

• “Oh, no? We’re going to be struck by lightning!”

• “Oh, no! We’re going to be struck by lightning!”

• “Oh no? We’re going to be struck by lightning?”