Identify the type of sentence: "What a beautiful painting!"

Correct option is C

Solution- The Correct Answer: C. Exclamatory
Exclamatory sentence → expresses strong feelings, emotions, or sudden excitement, often ending with an exclamation mark (!).
The given sentence expresses admiration and surprise → Exclamatory.
Interrogative → asks a question (e.g., Where are you going?).
Imperative → gives a command/request (e.g., Close the door).
Declarative → states a fact or information (e.g., The sky is blue).
Information Booster-
Types of Sentences (by function):
Declarative → statement (The boy is playing.)
Interrogative → question (Are you ready?)
Imperative → command/request (Sit down.)
Exclamatory → strong feeling (How nice she is!)
Additional Information-
Key Marker of Exclamatory: Ends with “!” and starts with What/How in an emotional tone.
Example: How brave he is!
Example: What a surprise!
Pedagogical Tip: Teachers should use intonation & expressions to make learners understand sentence types clearly.
Trick:
If the sentence expresses emotion + “!” → Exclamatory.
If it asks something → Interrogative.
If it tells something → Declarative.
If it orders/requests → Imperative.
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