1. Add an exclamation point (!): This is the most basic change.
Example:
* Declarative: The cat is sleeping on the couch.
* Exclamatory: The cat is sleeping on the couch!
2. Use an exclamation word: Words like "Wow!", "Amazing!", "Oh my!", or "Goodness!" can add emphasis.
Example:
* Declarative: The cake is delicious.
* Exclamatory: Wow! The cake is delicious!
3. Add an intensifier: Words like "very," "extremely," "so," or "incredibly" can make the statement stronger.
Example:
* Declarative: The movie was good.
* Exclamatory: The movie was incredibly good!
4. Use a different word order: Sometimes, rearranging the sentence for emphasis can create an exclamation.
Example:
* Declarative: The sunset is beautiful.
* Exclamatory: Beautiful is the sunset!
Key Points:
* Emphasis: Exclamatory sentences express strong emotion or surprise.
* Tone: They usually have a higher pitch and stronger volume than declarative sentences.
* Punctuation: The exclamation point (!) is essential.
Remember: Not all declarative sentences can be easily transformed into exclamations. Sometimes, the statement itself doesn't lend itself to strong emotion or surprise.