Exclamatory sentences show strong feeling and often end with an exclamation point. They can express surprise, joy, anger, or amazement through their structure and chosen words.

Formation

Exclamatory sentences often begin with what or how and invert the usual word order to highlight the emotion. They can also be short interjections followed by a noun or an adjective.

Examples

What a(beautiful) day this is!

¡Qué día tan hermoso es este!

Turning Statements Into Exclamations

Interjections

Interjections are sudden, short words or sounds that show emotion immediately. They often appear at the beginning of an exclamatory sentence or stand alone.

Common Interjections

Using Interjections in Sentences

Emphasis

Adverbs like so, such, really, and absolutely can amplify the feeling in an exclamatory sentence. Repeating sounds or letters also adds emphasis in speech or informal writing.

Examples

Summary

Exclamatory sentences grab attention by showing strong feeling through word order, signal words, and punctuation. Interjections add quick emotion and emphasis helps make the reaction even more vivid.

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Last updated: Fri Oct 24, 2025