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Conjunctions and Interjections

This document provides examples and exercises about conjunctions and interjections. It lists frequently used conjunctive adverbs such as accordingly, moreover, and nevertheless. It also lists common interjections such as aha, alas, and wow. The exercises practice identifying conjunctive adverbs in sentences and adding appropriate interjections to sentences based on the specified emotion.

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Conjunctions and Interjections

This document provides examples and exercises about conjunctions and interjections. It lists frequently used conjunctive adverbs such as accordingly, moreover, and nevertheless. It also lists common interjections such as aha, alas, and wow. The exercises practice identifying conjunctive adverbs in sentences and adding appropriate interjections to sentences based on the specified emotion.

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Conjunctions and Interjections Practice 1

Conjunctive Adverbs A conjunctive adverb is an adverb that acts as a conjunction to connect


complete ideas.
FREQUENTLY USED CONJUNCTIVE ADVERBS
accordingly
again
also
besides
consequently

finally
furthermore
however
indeed
moreover

nevertheless
otherwise
then
therefore
thus

Interjections An interjection is a word that expresses feeling or emotion and functions independently of
a sentence.
SOME COMMON INTERJECTIONS
aha
alas
darn
golly

goodness
hurray
oh
ouch

tsk
well
whew
wow

Exercise 1

Recognizing Conjunctive Adverbs. Underline each conjunctive adverb in the


sentences below. If a sentence does not have a conjunctive adverb, write none in the blank at the right.
EXAMPLE: We waited for the bus; not a single one came by.

none

1. Ellens new bike was a bargain; besides, she needed one.


2. I overslept this morning; therefore, I was late for school.
3. The phone rang ten times; no one answered.
4. It is not unusual for Phil to be late; indeed, he is seldom on time.
5. Louise had never eaten snails; nevertheless, she was willing to try.
6. Please eat your potatoes; they are getting cold.
7. The third batter struck out; again, the Pirates had not scored.
8. Len finished his homework; then, he was ready to relax.
9. One twin is extremely cautious; the other is impulsive.
10. We were caught in traffic; consequently, we missed the overture.

Exercise 2

Adding Interjections to Sentences. Fill in each blank with an interjection that

shows the feeling or emotion given in parentheses.

EXAMPLE:

This tastes terrible! (disgust)

1.

I just bit my tongue. (pain)

2.

The stain will not come out. (regret)

3.

What a terrific car that is! (delight)

4.

Its just what I always wanted. (surprise)

5.

What a close game this is! (excitement)

6.

Im trapped in here! (fear)

7.

I knew I got that one wrong. (annoyance)

8.

The game has been rained out. (disappointment)

9.

Our team is winning. (enthusiasm)

10.

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What a workout that was! (exhaustion)

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