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I. Overview of exclamation sentences in English
1. What is an exclamation sentence in English?
An exclamation sentence in English (Exclamation sentence) is a type of sentence commonly used in English for the purpose of communication with the main meaning being to express an emotion or attitude towards the object, event being mentioned. The exclamation sentence helps the speaker to express emotions such as joy, sadness, happiness, praise, criticism, anger, or surprise. Specifically, that is:
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- Diễn tả cảm giác (feeling), sự xúc động (emotion).
- Diễn tả cảm xúc vui, buồn, tức giận, yêu thích, căm ghét… trước người/ sự vật/ sự việc nào đó.
- Là một từ chỉ cảm xúc trong tiếng Anh, ví dụ: awesome (tuyệt vời), awful (kinh khủng),... hoặc là các từ/ cụm từ cấu tạo với từ để hỏi What, How.
2. Examples of exclamation sentences
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- What lovely flowers there are! (Những bông hoa này đẹp quá!)
- What tiny apartment buildings! (Những căn hộ này nhỏ quá)
II. Common exclamation sentences in English
Below are the common exclamation sentences in English that native speakers frequently use, let's explore in the table below. Additionally, you can also memorize the meanings of these exclamation sentences to effectively Mytourare for the national high school English exam!
1. General exclamation sentences in English
| STT | Câu cảm thán trong tiếng Anh | Ý nghĩa |
| 1 | It’s risky! | Nhiều rủi ro quá! |
| 2 | Go for it! | Cố gắng đi |
| 3 | Cheer up! | Vui lên! |
| 4 | Calm down! | Bình tĩnh nào! |
| 5 | How lucky! | May quá! |
| 6 | Well – done! | Làm tốt lắm |
| 7 | That’s really awesome! | Bá đạo đấy! |
| 8 | What a pity! | Đáng tiếc thật! |
| 9 | What nonsense! | Thật là vô nghĩa! |
| 10 | Thank God! | Cảm tạ trời đất! |
2. Exclamation sentences expressing emotions
| Trạng thái cảm xúc | Câu cảm thán |
Dùng để động viên |
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| Dùng để thể hiện cảm xúc vui mừng, hạnh phúc, hài lòng |
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| Dùng để thể hiện cảm xúc tiếc nuối, buồn chán, tức giận |
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III. How to use exclamation sentences in English
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- Chúng ta thường sử dụng câu cảm thán sử dụng với mục đích bộc lộ cảm xúc của người nói hoặc là người viết. Những từ ngữ này thường cũng được sử dụng hằng ngày trong giao tiếp thông thường. Thông thường, câu thán đứng đầu hoặc cuối câu.
- Lưu ý với các ngôn ngữ được sử dụng trong biên bản, hợp đồng, đơn từ ➡ không được sử dụng câu cảm thán vì nó không phù hợp với tính chất văn bản cần sự chính xác, khách quan. Thông thường, câu thán đứng đầu hoặc cuối câu.
IV. Structure of exclamation sentences in English
1. Structure of exclamation sentences using “What”
Among the structures of exclamation sentences, the sentences using “What” are the ones that need the most attention. Because depending on whether the noun is singular or plural, countable or uncountable, you will apply different structures.
1.1. Structure 1: With singular countable nouns
What + a/ an + adj + singular countable noun!
With nouns in the sentence in singular form, when writing an exclamation sentence with “What”, you must add the Mytourosition “a/an” after What and before the adjective.
1.2. Structure 2: With plural countable nouns
What + adj + plural countable noun + (be)!
When the noun in the sentence appears in plural form, you are not allowed to use the article “a/an”. If you use the verb “tobe” at the end of the sentence, it must be conjugated in plural form.
1.3. Structure 3: With uncountable nouns
What + adj + uncountable noun!
Because the noun in the sentence is an uncountable noun, we do not use the article “a/an” or add plural “tobe” at the end of the sentence.
1.4. Structure 4: Exclamation sentence combined with storytelling
What + (a/an) + adj + N + S + V!
This is an extended form of exclamation sentences. When you want to clarify something to make the meaning of the sentence clearer, use this structure.
2. Structure of exclamation sentences using “How”
Simpler than the “What” structure, exclamation sentences with “How” have only one structure. You can use this type of sentence when you want to express strong emotions, intense emotional intensity of the sentence.
How + adj/ adv + S + V/ be!
Comparing with the 4 structures above, we see that exclamation sentences with “How” are completely different. Instead of just accompanying with adjectives, this structure also comes with adverbs. If the subject-verb phrase (S + V) in the above 4 structures is optional, supplementary in meaning, then for this structure, it is a completely mandatory component.
3. Structure of exclamation sentences using “So” and “So Such”
With So, we have: S + V + so + adj/ adv
With Such, we have: S + V + such + (a / an) + adj / adv
Exclamation sentences with “so” and “such” are often placed in sentences, in a specific context, when the conversation has been previously conducted, to better demonstrate the speaker's attitude towards the ongoing story. Compared to the type of exclamation sentence with “How”, this structure also has similarities, namely the compulsory appearance of the subject-verb phrase (S+V) and can be combined with both adjectives or adverbs depending on the type of verb used.
V. Exercises on exclamation sentences in English
Đề bài: Let's transform the following sentences into exclamation sentences in English:
Đáp án:
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