Exclamatory Sentences

Exclamatory sentences typically begin with what or how followed by a noun, adjective, or clause. Native speakers feel the emphasis so they reshape the sentence aloud more than in writing.

Use how before adjectives or adverbs and what before nouns or noun phrases to highlight the quality or thing that causes the emotion.

Everyday speech relies on brief interjections like wow, ouch, yikes, and set phrases that can stand alone or lead into a fuller sentence. They signal feeling instantly.

In speech, rising or falling pitch and lengthening the final sound carry the force of an exclamation. Written marks like ! guide the reader but the effect comes from voice. Practice aloud to match natural stress.

Exclamatory sentences turn attention to strong feeling by using what and how, vivid interjections, and marked intonation. They make speech more expressive and engaging when used naturally.