Select the correct Exclamatory form of the given sentence:
It was very thoughtful of Meera to bring an extra umbrella for her friend.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → How thoughtful of Meera to bring an extra umbrella for her friend!
Assertive to exclamatory (How + adjective + of):
- 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 was very thoughtful of Meera | How thoughtful of Meera | The sentence praises a kind act. “It was very” goes away, and “How thoughtful of Meera” comes first. |
| End mark | (.) | (!) | An exclamatory sentence ends with an exclamation mark. |
| Full sentence | It was very thoughtful of Meera to bring an extra umbrella for her friend. | How thoughtful of Meera to bring an extra umbrella for her friend! |
Why the Other Options are Incorrect?
Option 2: How thoughtful Meera to bring an extra umbrella for her friend! — Incorrect. It leaves out “of”. The pattern is “How thoughtful of Meera”.
Option 3: What thoughtful of Meera to bring an extra umbrella for her friend! — Incorrect. “What” needs a noun after it. “Thoughtful” has no noun after it here, so the sentence needs “How”.
Option 4: Alas! It was thoughtful of Meera to bring an extra umbrella for her friend. — Incorrect. “Alas” shows sorrow, but the sentence praises Meera.