Select the correct Exclamatory form of the given sentence:
It is praiseworthy that you have cleaned up the whole temple courtyard in one morning.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Bravo! You have cleaned up the whole temple courtyard in one morning.
Assertive to exclamatory (praise with “Bravo!”):
- An assertive sentence states a fact or an opinion and ends with a full stop.
- An exclamatory sentence shows a strong feeling, such as joy, surprise or sorrow, and ends with an exclamation mark.
| Change | Assertive | Exclamatory | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opening words | It is praiseworthy that | “Bravo!” | “It is praiseworthy that” praises a piece of good work. These words go away and “Bravo!” comes at the start. |
| Full sentence | It is praiseworthy that you have cleaned up the whole temple courtyard in one morning. | Bravo! You have cleaned up the whole temple courtyard in one morning. |
Why the Other Options are Incorrect?
Option 1: Alas! You have cleaned up the whole temple courtyard in one morning. — Incorrect. “Alas” shows sorrow. The given sentence shows praise.
Option 2: Bravo! You cleaned up the whole temple courtyard in one morning. — Incorrect. It changes “have cleaned up” to “cleaned up”. The present perfect must stay.
Option 3: Bravo! Have you cleaned up the whole temple courtyard in one morning? — Incorrect. It turns the statement into a question. The given sentence says that the work has been done.