Select the correct Exclamatory form of the given sentence:
Nani threads a needle very swiftly.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → How swiftly Nani threads a needle!
Assertive to exclamatory (How + adverb):
- 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 | very swiftly | How swiftly | “Very” goes away, and “How swiftly” comes first. |
| End mark | (.) | (!) | An exclamatory sentence ends with an exclamation mark. |
| Full sentence | Nani threads a needle very swiftly. | How swiftly Nani threads a needle! |
Why the Other Options are Incorrect?
Option 1: How swift Nani threads a needle! — Incorrect. It uses “swift”, an adjective. “Threads” is a verb, so it needs the adverb “swiftly”.
Option 2: How swiftly does Nani thread a needle! — Incorrect. It adds “does” before the subject, as in a question. An exclamatory sentence keeps the normal order.
Option 4: How swiftly Nani threaded a needle! — Incorrect. It changes “threads” to “threaded”. The present tense must stay.