Select the correct Exclamatory form of the given sentence:
It is sad that the circus left our town before the Diwali holidays.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Alas! The circus left our town before the Diwali holidays.
Assertive to exclamatory (“It is sad that” to “Alas!”):
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interjection | It is sad that | “Alas!” | “It is sad that” shows sorrow. In the exclamatory sentence, these words go away and “Alas” comes first. |
| Full sentence | It is sad that the circus left our town before the Diwali holidays. | Alas! The circus left our town before the Diwali holidays. |
Why the Other Options are Incorrect?
Option 1: Alas! The circus left our town after the Diwali holidays. — Incorrect. It changes “before” to “after”, so the meaning changes.
Option 2: Alas! The circus leaves our town before the Diwali holidays. — Incorrect. It changes “left” to “leaves”. The simple past must stay.
Option 4: Alas! The circus had left our town before the Diwali holidays. — Incorrect. It changes “left” to “had left”. The simple past must stay.