Interjections — Flashcards

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An interjection is a word that expresses a sudden feeling or emotion. It is often followed by an exclamation mark (!). For example: 'Wow!', 'Oh!', 'Alas!'. Interjections are not part of the sentence s…

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Five examples of interjections are: Hurrah!, Alas!, Bravo!, Oh!, Hush!. Each shows a different emotion—like joy, sadness, praise, surprise, or a request for silence.

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An exclamation mark (!) is used after most interjections because they express strong feelings. For example: 'Oh!' 'Wow!' 'No!'. Sometimes a comma is used if the feeling is mild.

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'Hurrah!' expresses sudden joy or excitement. For example: 'Hurrah! I passed the test!' It is often used when something good happens.

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'Alas!' expresses sudden sadness or grief. For example: 'Alas! The puppy is lost.' It shows that something sad has happened.

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'Bravo!' is used to show sudden praise or appreciation, especially after a good performance. For example: 'Bravo! You sang beautifully!'…

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'Hush!' is an interjection that tells someone to be quiet. For example: 'Hush! The baby is sleeping.' It expresses a need for silence.

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'Oh!' can show surprise, wonder, or even sadness depending on the situation. For example: 'Oh! I didn’t see you there.' (surprise) or 'Oh! That’s sad.' (sadness).