What is an "exclamation"? exclamatory word or sentence is used to express sudden emotions like - admiration, affection, anger, annoyance, attention, awe, confusion, despair, disappointment, disapproval, dislike, elation, enjoyment, excitement, fear, frustration, goodbye, happiness, humor, irritation, joy, love, pain, pleasure, sadness, shock, sorry, sorrow, sudden pain, surprise, sympathy, trouble, urgency, etc. this book covers the following topics: 1. what is an exclamation, 2. exclamations using 'what', 3. exclamations using 'how', 4. exclamations using 'common words', 5. exclamations using 'imperative sentences', 6. exclamations using 'interrogative sentences', 7. exclamatory words and what they express, 8. exclamatory phrases, 9. other patterns, 10. some important notes SAMPLE THIS: 1. What is an "Exclamation"? An exclamation is a short sound, word or phrase which is spoken suddenly to express strong emotion. Exclamation mark or point ( ) must be written after an exclamation. Note - Don't use exclamation point with other punctuation marks (e.g.: a period, comma, colon, or semicolon). However, you can use both exclamation mark and question mark together. Isn't it a casual dress ? I am so excited ? Look, what I can do ? You can use exclamations to show the following emotions: admiration, affection, anger, annoyance, anticipation, apathy, approval, attention, awe, confusion, delight, despair, disappointment, disapproval, discontent, dislike, distress, eagerness, elation, enjoyment, excitement, fear, frustration, goodbye, grief, happiness, humour, hurt, irritation, joy, love, mourning, pain, panic, pleasure, pride, remorse, respect, shame, shock, sorrow, sorry, surprise, sympathy, terror, wonder, etc. 2. Exclamations Using 'What'- PATTERN - 1- What + a/an + (Adjective) + Singular Countable Noun Or What + a/an + (Adjective) + Singular Countable Noun + Subject + Verb What an attractive garden Or What an attractive garden it is Explanation - It is a very attractive garden.] What a beautiful gift Or What a beautiful gift it is Explanation - It is a very beautiful gift.] What a big fortune Or What a big fortune he has made Explanation - He has made a very big fortune.] What a big mistake Or What a big mistake it would be to lend him money Explanation - It would be a very big mistake to lend him money.] What a big plane Or What a big plane it was Explanation - It was a very big plane.] What a courageous decision Or What a courageous decision he took (or made) Explanation - He took (or made) a very courageous decision.] What a grand reception Or What a grand reception they gave Explanation - They gave a very grand reception.] What a kind man Or What a kind man we saw Explanation - We saw a very kind man.] What a large house Or What a large house he used to live in Explanation - He used to live in a very large house.] What a long route Or What a long route they took Explanation - They took a very long route.] MORE EXAMPLES: What a beautiful dress What a good idea What a great victory What a large nose he has What a pleasant surprise What a terrible noise What a thrilling moment What an excellent plan What an exciting match that was