Basic Details
Word: Exclamation
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A sudden cry or remark, especially expressing surprise, anger, or excitement.
Synonyms: Shout, outcry, cry, interjection
Antonyms: Whisper, murmur
Idioms and Phrases
- Exclamation mark: A punctuation mark used to indicate strong feelings or high volume (a shout). Example: "She was so excited to see the puppy that she exclaimed, 'How cute!' with an exclamation mark in her voice."
- Make an exclamation: To express something loudly or with strong emotion. Example: "During the surprise party, everyone made an exclamation of joy when the birthday girl entered."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The child let out an exclamation when she saw the giant ice cream sundae.
Example 2: With a loud exclamation, he celebrated his victory in the race.
Example 3: The audience responded with an exclamation of approval when the performer finished the song.
Fun Fact
The word "exclamation" comes from the Latin word "exclamare," which means "to cry out." It has been part of the English language since the late 14th century!
Famous Quote
"An exclamation is the language of the heart." Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "exclamation" mean?
a) A quiet whisper
b) A sudden cry or remark
c) A type of food
d) A long speech
Answer: b) A sudden cry or remark
2. Which of these is a synonym of "exclamation"?
a) Murmur
b) Whisper
c) Outcry
d) Silence
Answer: c) Outcry
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "exclamation"?
a) Shout
b) Cry
c) Whisper
d) Yell
Answer: c) Whisper
4. Which sentence uses "exclamation" correctly?
a) She gave an exclamation when she saw the cake.
b) The exclamation was written on paper.
c) They played an exclamation together every day.
d) The cat made an exclamation sound.
Answer: a) She gave an exclamation when she saw the cake.
5. What does "make an exclamation" mean?
a) To stay quiet
b) To express something loudly
c) To write a story
d) To sing a song
Answer: b) To express something loudly
