INTERJECTIONS

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An interjection is a word added to a
sentence to convey emotion. It is not
grammatically related to any other
part of the sentence.
You usually follow an interjection
with an exclamation mark.

 Interjections are uncommon in formal

academic prose, except in direct quotations.
The highlighted words in the following
sentences are interjections:
Ouch, that hurt!
Oh no, I forgot that the exam was today.
Hey! Put that down!
I heard one guy say to another guy, "He has a
new car, eh?"
I don't know about you but, good lord, I think
taxes are too high!

 Some other interjections used to

show reactions
E.g. Aha, damn, good grief,
bravo, oops, whoops, what, oh
dear, ugh, yuk , yippee,
ow, really, hurray, wow, gosh,
good heavens, good gracious,
goodness me, youre joking

 Ex. 1. Write suitable interjections in the

sentences given below. Remember to use
the exclamation sign too.
1. _____________________ How come you
are here ?
2. _____________________ The lady is no
more.
3. _____________________ Everybody is
sleeping.
4. _____________________ I am so scared.
5. _____________________ I stood first.

Work with a partner

Write a short dialogue

using interjections.
Role play in front of the
class.