how and what

[scrooge1974]

I've a new thread to talk to.
how can I know when I can build a exclamation using how and what?
For instance:
what a beautiful house!
how beautiful house (?)

thanks
Luigi

[Tdol]

The second is wrong. After how, you can use an adjective alone - How beautiful! - or you could say How beautiful that house is! (Note the position of the verb)

[scrooge1974]

Thank you, teacher.