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Interjection

Interjection

In this lesson you will watch an interjection video, learn the definition of an interjection, study examples of interjections, and take a test.

Interjection Video

Interjection Definition

An interjection is:
a word or phrase used mostly in speech to show emotion, gain attention, exclaim, protest, or command
not grammatically related to any other part of a sentence
typically:
found at the beginning of a sentence
followed by an exclamation mark or comma

Interjection Examples

Oh no! I forgot that the exam was today.
Hey! Put that down!

Interjections Test

For each test question fill in the blank with the interjection which best fits with the context (meaning) of the sentence.

1. ________! I found a twenty dollar bill. a. Hey b. Oh no
2. ________! That girl is really sexy. a. Yeah b. Welcome
3. ________! You're really moving to another country? a. Good-bye b. What
4. ________! She is not coming to work again? a. Welcome b. Eh
5. ________! Please sit anywhere. a. Welcome b. Oh no
6. ________! No talking in the library! a. Quiet b. What
7. ________! You are disrupting the class! a. Sit down b. What
8. ________! This food was really expensive. a. Eat b. Good-bye
9. ________! It was your idea to meet today. a. Good-bye b. Talk
10. ________! I am not going to the party tonight. a. Welcome b. No way

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