In the following sentence, choose the correct punctuation mark to fill in the given space:

What an eloquent speaker 

The correct answer is '2' i.e. Mark of Exclamation !

Key Points

• The given sentence is an exclamatory sentence, which expresses strong emotions or feelings.
• An exclamatory sentence must end with a mark of exclamation (!) to highlight the intensity of the expression.
• Other punctuation marks like a colon, semicolon, or question mark are not suitable for this context as they serve different grammatical purposes.

Correct sentence: What an eloquent speaker!.

Additional Information

• Exclamatory Sentences:
  • Definition: Sentences that express strong emotions such as joy, surprise, anger, or admiration.
  • Example: Wow, that was an incredible performance!
  • Usage: These sentences always end with a mark of exclamation (!).
• Other Punctuation Marks:
  • Colon: Used to introduce a list, explanation, or elaboration.
  • Semicolon: Connects closely related independent clauses.
  • Question Mark: Indicates a direct question.