Exclamatory Sentences

Exclamatory sentences show strong feeling or emphasis. They grab attention and make your speech or writing more vivid.

Formation

Form exclamatory sentences by using what or how followed by a noun, adjective, or verb phrase. The exact structure depends on whether you want to highlight a thing, quality, or action.

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Usage

Use exclamatory sentences to express surprise, admiration, anger, or other intense emotions. They often rely on context and tone to convey the force behind the exclamation.

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Examples

English ExampleEnglish Translation
🌟 The concert was amazing!The concert was amazing!
πŸŒ… What a beautiful sunset!What a beautiful sunset!
🍰 How delicious this cake is!How delicious this cake is!
πŸŽ‰ I can’t believe we won!I can’t believe we won!
πŸ”οΈ The view from the top is incredible!The view from the top is incredible!

Short Exclamations

Short exclamations like "Wow!", "Amazing!", or "Unbelievable!" pack an emotional punch in few words. They work well in speech and informal writing.
English ExampleEnglish Translation
Wow!Wow!
Oh no!Oh no!
Hooray!Hooray!
Ouch!Ouch!
Yay!Yay!

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Differences between what and how

Use what with nouns or noun phrases to highlight a specific thing, and use how with adjectives, adverbs, or verb phrases to emphasize manner or degree.

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More Examples

English ExampleEnglish Translation
🌸 What a lovely garden you have!What a lovely garden you have!
πŸ”₯ How bright the campfire is!How bright the campfire is!
🎢 The music sounds so joyful!The music sounds so joyful!
🐢 What a playful puppy!What a playful puppy!
🌧️ How heavy the rain is falling!How heavy the rain is falling!

Summary

Exclamatory sentences heighten emotion by focusing on things, qualities, or actions. Practice forming them with what and how to make your English more expressive.

Last updated: Sun Sep 14, 2025