Grammar Answer 2/17/09

The answer is 1!

The rule is:

After a phrase, clause, or sentence with high emotion, use an exclamation point for emphasis. Do not use any other commas or periods together with it.

Answer 2 has a comma but this was not a mild interjection

Answer 3 combined the exclamation point with a period.

Answer 4 combined the exclamation point with a comma.

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“Halt!” shouted the corporal. “Halt,” shouted the corporal. “Halt!.” shouted the corporal. “Halt.!” shouted the corporal.

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