English Exclamations

An exclamation (also called an interjection) is a word or phrase that expresses strong emotion, such as surprise, pleasure, or anger. Exclamations often stand on their own, and in writing they are usually followed by an exclamation mark rather than a full stop:

Exclamations are also used to express greetings or congratulations:


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1. He talks ………………… rubbish!   
   how
   what
   such
   such a
2. …………………. you’ve grown!   
   What
   How
   Such
   Either A or B could be used
3. They are …………………. kind people.   
   so
   such
   very
   Either A or B could be used
4. What a lovely smile …………………!   
   have you
   are you
   you have
   such
5. ……………… foolish she is!   
   So
   Such
   What
   How
6. ……………… a fool you are!   
   How
   What
   What a
   Such
7. She is ………………… nice girl!   
   such
   such a
   what a
   how a
8. ………………… lovely weather!   
   What
   How
   How a
   What
9. ………………… pleasant surprise!   
   How
   What
   What a
   Such
10. …………………… rude guy!   
   What a
   Such
   How
   What
11. …………………… beautifully you sing!   
   How
   So
   What
   Either A or C could be used
12. ………………… cold it is!   
   What
   So
   Such
   How