In this article, you will explore exclamatory sentences, which show emotion and end with an exclamation point. These sentences are very common in English and are a useful tool for expressing yourself.
You’ll learn about the formation of exclamatory sentences, complete with various examples to help you make your English sound more like a native speaker. Various resources, including images and a video, support your understanding of this topic.
What is an Exclamatory Sentence?
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An exclamatory sentence expresses strong emotions such as excitement, surprise, or joy. It often ends with an exclamation mark (!). Examples include:
I am angry!
You did a great job!
You won the prize!
That is a huge whale!
Learn more about useful grammar rules related to exclamatory sentences.
How to Form Exclamatory Sentences?
To create exclamatory sentences, use “what” or “how” and change the typical word order. These sentences are not questions.
Using “What a…”
This structure is for singular nouns.
Form: What a/an + (adjective) + singular countable noun
Example:
What a gorgeous room!
Using “What…”
This structure is for abstract or plural nouns.
Form: What + adjective + uncountable/plural noun
Example:
What beautiful weather!
Using “How…”
This structure is used with adjectives or adverbs in exclamatory sentences.
Form 1: How + adjective + subject + be
Examples:
How interesting this film is!
How beautiful the garden is!
Form 2: How + adverb + subject + verb
Examples:
How well she sings!
How quickly he ran!
Using “So…”
This structure is for adjectives or adverbs.
Form: So + adjective/adverb
Example:
The meal was so good!
Using “Such…”
This structure is for nouns.
Form:
Such a/an + adjective + singular countable noun
Such + adjective + uncountable/plural noun
Examples:
She’s such a quiet girl!
They are such kind people!
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Exclamatory Sentence Video
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Exclamatory Sentences Practice Quiz (A2-B1)
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Question 1: Which sentence is a correctly formed exclamatory sentence?
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Question 2: A friend shouts 'How fast he runs!' at a race. What does this exclamatory sentence express?
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Question 3: Tom sees his friend's new house for the first time and is very surprised. Which sentence fits best? 'What ___ house!'
Q4
Question 4: She is ___ a talented musician!
Q5
Question 5: Match each exclamatory sentence to its correct grammar structure.
