Choose the correct assertive sentence from the following sentences:
Alas! Ravi failed in the examination.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) - It is a pity that Ravi failed in the examination..
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The given sentence "Alas! Ravi failed in the examination." is exclamatory and expresses sorrow.
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To convert it into an assertive sentence while retaining the emotion, we use a structure like: "It is a pity that..."
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Option 1 is grammatically correct but does not reflect the sorrow conveyed by "Alas!"
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Option 3 is grammatically incorrect.
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Option 4 is correct in form but, like Option 1, lacks the emotional tone.