Choose the best option to convert the given assertive sentence in to exclamatory sentence:-

I wish I knew more people here

If only I knew more people here!

The correct answer is Option (1) → If only I knew more people here!

• Understanding the sentence:

  • The assertive sentence expresses a strong wish or longing to know more people.
  • To convert it into an exclamatory sentence, we use "If only" to emphasize the wish.

• Analyzing the options:

  • Option 1: "If only I knew more people here!" → Correct. This retains the meaning of the original sentence and emphasizes the wish in an exclamatory tone.
  • Option 2: "Oh! I knew more people here." → Incorrect. It suggests surprise or realization, not longing.
  • Option 3: "What a pity to have known more people here!" → Incorrect. It conveys regret over a past situation, not a wish.
  • Option 4: "Alas! I could have known more people here." → Incorrect. This conveys regret over a missed opportunity rather than a strong wish.