Grammar Essentials: The Complete Guide

Interjections: Small Words, Big Impact

Definition:

  • Interjections are words or phrases that express strong emotions or reactions.
  • Examples include exclamations like “wow,” “ouch,” “oops,” “hey.”

Usage:

  • Can stand alone or be part of a sentence.
  • Often informal, but very effective in creating tone or emphasizing emotions in writing.

Common Examples:

  • “Wow!” (Expresses surprise or admiration.)
  • “Ouch!” (Expresses pain.)
  • “Hey!” (A call for attention.)

Exercises:

  1. Identify the interjection in this sentence:
    “Hey! Can you help me with this problem?”
    • Answer: Hey!
  2. Fill in the blank with an appropriate interjection:
    “____, I can’t believe it’s already morning!”
    • Answer: Wow
  3. Choose the correct interjection for this sentence:
    “____, that was close!”
    • A) Oops
    • B) Ouch
    • C) Wow
    • Answer: A) Oops
  4. Correct the sentence by adding an interjection:
    “I’m so excited to see you after such a long time.”
    • Answer: “Wow! I’m so excited to see you after such a long time.”
  5. Identify the type of emotion conveyed in the interjection:
    “Oops! I spilled the milk.”
    • Answer: Regret or mild shock.
  6. Create a sentence using the interjection “Wow!”
    • Answer: “Wow! That was an incredible performance.”
  7. Add an interjection to this sentence for emphasis:
    “I can’t believe we won the game!”
    • Answer: “Wow, I can’t believe we won the game!”
  8. Choose the correct interjection for an exclamation of pain:
    “____! That hurt!”
    • A) Oops
    • B) Ouch
    • C) Hey
    • Answer: B) Ouch
  9. Add an interjection to express surprise in this sentence:
    “____, you’ve done a fantastic job!”
    • Answer: “Wow, you’ve done a fantastic job!”
  10. Write a sentence using “Hey” as an interjection to get someone’s attention.
  • Answer: “Hey, can you pass me the book?”