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An interjection is a word used to express a strong feeling
or emotion. It is however, not a part of the main An exclamation mark (!)
sentence. is used in interjections to
show sudden feelings or
Read the following examples:
emotions. It can be put
1. Hurrah! Vinay has become the world champion. after an interjection or at
the end of the sentence.
2. Oh! How did you lose that book?

3. Hello! How are you?

4. Alas! Her grandmother is no more.

In sentence 1, the word Hurrah shows the feeling of excitement.

In sentence 2, the word Oh shows the feeling of wonder.

In sentence 3, the word Hello is used as greeting.

In sentence 4, the word Alas shows the feeling of sorrow or grief.

Some other interjections are ouch , what , bravo , oops , ah , wow , well , phew , good ,

yes no, .

A. Fill in the blanks with the correct interjections .

1. ___________________ ! We have made a terrible mistake.

2. ___________________ ! I won the race.
3. ___________________ ! I got a new job.

4. ___________________ ! We have lost the battle.

5. ___________________ ! You look great today.

6. ___________________ ! We have a holiday tomorrow.

B. Tick ( ) the correct answer.3

1. (Ouch / Yes)! I can do it very easily.
2. (Oh / Oops)! What a surprise!

3. (No / Well)! I have a good news.

4. (Wow / Oops)! I broke the mirror.

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