INTERJECTIONS AND CONJUNCTIONS
PART A: INTERJECTIONS
1. What is an Interjection?
An interjection
is a word or a group of words that expresses a sudden feeling or emotion such
as joy, sorrow, surprise, pain, fear, approval, or anger.
Interjections
have no grammatical connection with the rest of the sentence.
Examples:
1.Oh! I forgot my book.
2.Alas! The old man is dead.
3.Wow! What a beautiful painting!
Interjections are often followed by an exclamation
mark (!).
2. Types of Interjections
(A) Interjections of Joy or Pleasure
Used to express happiness or delight.
Examples:
hurrah, bravo, wow
1.Hurrah! We won the match.
2.Bravo! You have done well.
(B) Interjections of Sorrow or Pain
Used to express sadness, grief, or pain.
Examples: alas,
oh, ah
1.Alas! He failed the examination.
2.Oh! I have hurt my leg.
(C) Interjections of Surprise or Wonder
Used to show
shock or amazement.
Examples: oh,
ah, wow
1.Oh! What a strange sight!
2.Wow! This building is very tall.
(D) Interjections of Approval or Praise
Used to show
approval or encouragement.
Examples: well
done, bravo
Well done! You answered correctly.
(E) Interjections of Attention
Used to draw
attention.
Examples:
hello, listen, look
1.Hello! Is anyone there?
2.Listen! Someone is calling you.
EXERCISES ON INTERJECTIONS
Exercise 1: Underline the Interjections
1.Alas! The king is dead.
2.Hurrah! Our team won.
3.Oh! I forgot my homework.
4.Bravo! You performed well.
5.Ah! What a relief.
6.Hello! Who is speaking?
7.Wow! This is amazing.
8.Oh no! I missed the bus.
9.Well done! You deserve praise.
10.
Alas!
The poor man died.
Answers:
1.Alas
2.Hurrah
3.Oh
4.Bravo
5.Ah
6.Hello
7.Wow
8.Oh no
9.Well done
10.
Alas
Exercise 2: Fill in the blanks with suitable
interjections
1.___! What a beautiful flower.
2.___! I have lost my keys.
3.___! We have won the prize.
4.___! The soldier was killed.
5.___! That was a close escape.
6.___! Please listen carefully.
7.___! I am feeling very happy.
8.___! Someone is knocking.
9.___! You have done a great job.
10.
___! I
hurt my finger.
Answers:
1.Wow
2.Oh
3.Hurrah
4.Alas
5.Ah
6.Listen
7.Hurrah
8.Look
9.Bravo
10.
Oh
