Identify the exclamatory sentence :
(A) To err is human.
(B) Talking much is a sign of vanity.
(C) What a beautiful dress she is wearing.
(D) My views do not appeal to him.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → (C)
Exclamatory sentence:
- An exclamatory sentence expresses a strong feeling such as surprise, joy or admiration.
- It often begins with What (+ a + adjective + noun) or How (+ adjective), and properly ends with an exclamation mark.
- "What a beautiful dress she is wearing" follows the What a + adjective + noun pattern and expresses admiration, so it is the exclamatory sentence.
Example: What a lovely garden you have!
(A) To err is human. — Incorrect.
- It is an assertive sentence: it states a general truth.
(B) Talking much is a sign of vanity. — Incorrect.
- It is an assertive sentence that states an opinion.
- Vanity means too much pride in oneself.
- Example: His vanity made him spend hours in front of the mirror.
(C) What a beautiful dress she is wearing. — Correct.
- It is exclamatory in form and feeling.
(D) My views do not appeal to him. — Incorrect.
- It is a negative assertive sentence.