| 词组 | exclamations |
| 释义 | Contents overview exclamations223 exclamationsExclamations are often constructed with how and what or with so and such; negative question forms are also common.1exclamations with howThese are often felt to be a little formal or old-fashioned.how + adjectiveStrawberries! How nice!how + adjective/adverb + subject + verbHow cold it is! (not How it is cold!)How beautifully you sing! (not How you sing beautifully!)how + subject + verbHow you've grown!For the structure of expressions like How strange a remark, 187.2exclamations with whatwhat a/an (+ adjective) + singular countable nounWhat a rude man! (not What rude man!)What a nice dress! (not What nice dress!)What a surprise!what (+ adjective) + uncountable/plural nounWhat beautiful weather! (not What a beautiful weather!)What lovely flowers!What fools!what + object + subject + verb (note word order)What a beautiful smile your sister has! (not … has your sister!)3exclamations with so and suchso + adjectiveYou're so kind!such a/an (+ adjective) + singular countable nounHe's such a nice boy! (not … a such nice boy!)such (+ adjective) + uncountable/plural nounThey talk such rubbish! (not … such a rubbish!)They're such kind people! (not … so kind people!)For more information about such and so, 597.4negative question formsIsn't the weather nice!Hasn't she grown!Americans and some British speakers may use ordinary (non-negative) question forms in exclamations.Boy, am I hungry!Wow, did she make a mistake!Was I furious!For more information about negative questions, 218.Previous Next |
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