Direction: Choose the correct option changing the following sentence i...
Let's look at the points given below:
- An assertive sentence expresses the validity or truth of a basic assertion.
- An exclamatory sentence makes a statement that conveys strong emotion or excitement.
- An exclamatory sentence generally starts with 'what/how' and ends with an exclamation mark (!).
- While transforming a sentence from one form to another, its essence, meaning and tense should remain the same.
- One of the ways to convert an exclamatory sentence into an assertive sentence is, follow the order of a normal sentence with the same tense.
- The desired structure is followed only in the 4th option.
Direction: Choose the correct option changing the following sentence i...
Answer:
To change the given sentence "How childish your talks are!" into an assertive sentence, we need to rephrase it without the question word "How" and without the exclamation mark. The assertive sentence will simply state the fact without expressing surprise or questioning.
The correct option that changes the given sentence into an assertive sentence is option 'D' - "Your talks are very childish."
Explanation:
To understand why option 'D' is the correct answer, let's analyze the other options:
a) "Your talks are childish."
This option is a simple and straightforward assertion that the talks are childish. However, it does not capture the intensity of the original sentence. The original sentence expresses surprise or disbelief, which is better represented by the word "very" in option 'D'.
b) "Your talks should be childish."
This option suggests that the talks are not currently childish, but they should be. However, this does not accurately convey the meaning of the original sentence. The original sentence is making a judgment about the talks being childish, rather than suggesting what they should be.
c) "Your talks are not childish."
This option negates the assertion of the talks being childish. However, it contradicts the original sentence, which implies that the talks are indeed childish. Therefore, this option is incorrect.
d) "Your talks are very childish."
This option accurately conveys the meaning of the original sentence. It states that the talks are not just childish but are very childish. This captures the intensity and judgment expressed in the original sentence. Therefore, option 'D' is the correct answer.
In conclusion, the correct option is 'D' - "Your talks are very childish" because it accurately represents the original sentence in an assertive form.