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What are Exclamative Sentences?

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What are Exclamative Sentences?

One of the four main sentence types in the English language, exclamatory sentences serve the purpose of expressing strong emotion. Learn about the structure of exclamatory sentences and how to write this type of sentence correctly.
Definition

An exclamative clause is a type of subordinate clause that is used to express strong emotion. Exclamative clauses are always introduced by an exclamation mark.

Examples of exclamative sentences

The most common exclamative clause is the sentence fragment "What a !" This is used to express surprise or admiration. 

  • What a beautiful day!
  • What a coincidence!
  • What a mess!

Other exclamative clauses can be used to express other emotions, such as happiness, sadness, anger, or fear. 

For example:
  • How wonderful!
  • How sad!
  • How infuriating!
  • How frightening!

More examples
  • Oh my God! Are you okay?
  • Yuck, that is nasty!
  • Whoops, I am sorry!
  • Ew! that apple is rotten

Conclusions

Exclamative sentences also called exclamative clauses represent strong display.

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