TEACHING AND ASSESMENT OF GRAMMAR

(EL 101)

Submitted by: Emelyn A. Recapente

BSED- English

Submitted to: Ms. Marie Grace Rayos

Instructor

March 09, 2020

 INTERJECTIONS

What is an interjection?

An interjection is one of the eight major parts of speech, along with verbs, nouns, pronouns, adjectives,
adverbs, prepositions and conjunctions. Some grammarians believe interjections are the least important
part of speech. That might be because interjections aren't generally required in order for the meaning of a
sentence to be clear.

Interjections, like "wow" and "ouch," are solely designed to convey emotion in an abrupt and exclamatory
way. They express meaning or feeling in a word or two. They do not relate grammatically to the other parts
of the sentence, nor do they help the reader understand the relationship between words and phrases in the
sentence.

Instead, interjections simply convey the way the author (or speaker) is feeling. Interjections are rarely used
in academic or formal writing; they're more common in fiction or artistic writing. They're usually, but not
always, offset by an exclamation point (which is also used to show emotion).

Use of Interjections

You'll find interjections at the beginning of sentences, in the middle of sentences, at the end of sentences,
and sometimes as standalone sentences on their own.

Beginning of Sentences

Interjections are commonly used at the beginning of the sentence. They're also associated with a
punctuation mark designed to convey emotion: the exclamation point.

For example:

"Yikes, I didn't realize that there was a test on grammar today!"

"Oh no, I can't believe that it is snowing here again!"

"Wow, this is such a pleasant surprise!"

In these sentences, the interjection ("yikes", "oh no" and "wow") appear at the beginning of the sentence. In
addition, the emotion is strong and the sentence itself ends with an exclamation point to illustrate.
Middle or End of Sentences

Interjections don't always have to be at the beginning of a sentence. They can appear in the middle, at the
end, or anywhere else where the author wants to interject a bit of feeling and emotion. For example:

"So, it's snowing again, huh?"

The interjection is found at the end of this sentence. The interjection "huh" is designed to express confusion
(or perhaps dismay) at the continued snow falling. In this example, the emotion wasn't an emotion that
necessitated an exclamation point--instead, the interjection turned the sentence into a question.

Here's another example:

"In my opinion, my gosh, this is just the smartest thing you've ever said."

The interjection, "my gosh," is found in the middle of this sentence. It's designed to express the author's
emphasis on his opinion and no exclamation point was required.

As a Standalone Sentence

An interjection can also be used by itself as a standalone sentence.

"Oh gosh! I can't believe how late it is."

The interjection "oh gosh" is a standalone sentence with an exclamation mark. This is grammatically
correct, even though "Oh gosh" doesn't contain a subject or verb, both normally required for a complete
thought. The interjection--or the emotion--is the entire point of the sentence.

Types of Interjections

There are literally hundreds, if not thousands, of interjections in the English language. Most are designed to
express strong emotions, such as love, hate, surprise, happiness, anger, enthusiasm, disgust, boredom,
confusion, or unhappiness. However, this isn't always true. Some interjections can express either a mild
emotion, or can be expressions, such as "Excuse me."

A sample list of interjections includes words such as:

Aha! Boo! Crud!

Dang! Eew! Gosh!

Goodness! Ha! Ew!

This is by no means an exhaustive list, but it is representative of the types of interjections you may use on a
daily basis. For more examples see Examples of Interjections.

Interjections in Writing

Interjections aren't recommended in formal or academic writing. Because of their emotive function, there's
virtually no place for them in an academic paper designed to convey facts. By definition, facts should be
devoid of emotion or opinion.

Interjections can find their way into fictional pieces, most often in the form of dialogue. They can also be
used in informal written communication between two people, such as letters or emails. For more practice,
test your knowledge with this interjections worksheet.

And, if you've got your eye on short fiction, check out these examples of short stories. Perhaps you'll
develop an emotional character that requires an interjection or two.

Interjections Review

Interjections are often found at the beginning of the sentence. However, they can appear anywhere in the
sentence, including the middle and the end.

Interjections are commonly followed by a comma or an exclamation point, depending on the strength of the
emotion the writer would like to convey. From time to time, you might see writers use multiple exclamation
points, possibly to infuse more energy into their words. Truthfully, though, only one exclamation point is
necessary to convey emotion.
Examples of Interjections

Here are example sentences with the interjection in bold:

Ouch! I was just stung by a bee.

Hey, bring that back here.

What do you mean that you can't visit, huh?

I'm just a kid, gee whiz, not a professional athlete.

Because interjections have no connection with the rest of the sentence, their only real use is in quotations,
including dialogue between characters in a book, or in informal writing, such as texting, blogging, or
emailing friends and family. Interjections are rarely, if ever, used in business or academic writing where the
tone should be formal.

Interjections as Onomatopoeia

Another fact about interjections is that they will often be onomatopoeic. Onomatopoeia is a word that
imitates a sound, such as "woot," "doh," or "boo." These kinds of words are found in all languages;
however, the same sound in different languages will follow the patterns of that language. Similarly,
interjections in other countries depend on the culture and language
Test I. Multiple Choice

Underline the letter of the correct Answer.

1. "_____! You're stepping on my foot."(expressing pain)

A. Ah

B. Oh

C. Ouch

D. Hmmm

E. Well

2. "Oh _____! Does it hurt?" (expressing pity)

A. Alas

B. Er!

C. Dear

D. Eh

E. Hmmm

3. "_____, that seems good." (expressing pleasure)

A. Ah

B. Er

C. Hmmm

D. Hey

E. O

4. "_____, she's dead now." (expressing grief or pity)

A. Oh

B. Er

C. Hay

D. Alas

E. Ah

5. "It's hot today." "_____?" " I said it's hot today." (asking for repetition)

A. Yow

B. Oh

C. Eh

D. Yeah

E. Hmmm

6. "Lima is the capital of..._____...Peru." (expressing hesitation)

A. Hmmm

B. Er

C. Yow

D. Yhup

E. Hey

7. "_____ John. How are you today?" (expressing greeting)

A. Hullo

B. Yeah

C. Yow

D. Er E.Ah
 8. "_____! What a good idea!" (expressing surprise, joy, etc.)

A. Hey

B. Le

C. Yow

D. Hi

E. Er

9. "_____, please say 'yes'!" (expressing pleading)

A. Le

B. Er

C. Ah

D. Eh

E. Oh

10. "_____! look at that!" (calling attention)

A. Ho

B. Hey

D. Yeah

E. Le

11.________! That was a close one!

A. Yikes
B. Yes
C. Ouch
D. Ha

12._______get out of my way!

 A. Aw
B. No
C. Hey
D. Wow

13._____get out of my way!

A. Aw
B. No
C. Hey
D. Wow

14.____! There's a spider over there.

A. Wow
B. Eek
C. Ooh
D. No

15. An interjection is:

A. an exclamation which shows thoughts or feelings

B. a meaningless string of sounds
C. the same as an adjective
D. the moment of greatest excitement

Test II. Gap Filling

Directions for questions: Fill the blanks with the appropriate interjection.

1. .________ What are you doing there?

2. ________ He is dead.
3. ________ We have won the game.
4. ________ Have they gone?
5. ________ I got such a fright.
6. ________ Don’t make noise.
7. ________ you’ve stepped on my toes.
 8. ________ I’ve got a toothache.
9. What do you think of that, ________
10. Kathmandu is the capital of ,_________ ,Nepal.
11. ________ that seems nice.
12. "It's hot today." "________?" "I said it's hot today."
13. ________ what a great idea!
14. _____! The husky bit Margot at the dog, park, but Warren defended her honor.
15. _____that's mine!

Test III. Paraphrase

Direction: Underline the letter of the correct answer.

1. An interjection is ___.
A. an exclamation which shows thoughts or feelings
B. a meaningless string of sounds
C. the same as an adjective

2. Which of the following interjections is NOT an expression of surprise or wonder?

A. Gee!
B. Gosh!
C. Boo!

3. You are vegetarian and you are offered a dish of raw meat. What do you think?

A. Ugh!
B. Hurrah!
C. Yippee!

4. Somebody has just stepped on your toe. Which interjection would best fit the situation?

A. Yoo-hoo!
 B. Ouch!
C. Eh!

5. You are most likely to hear or use the interjection boo ___.

A. at a theatrical performance
B. while listening to a political speech
C. on both of the above mentioned occasions

6. ___, Mary! Come here! I want to talk to you.

A. Oops!
B. Mmm!
C. Hey!

7.'Ta' is synonymous of ___.

A. take it easy
B. thank you
C. tra-la-la

7. The interjections 'blimey' asnd 'crickey' imply ___.

A. joy
B. surprise or wonder
C. irritation

8. Your children are making a lot of noise and you want to hear the news on the radio. How do you
urge silence?

A. Shh!
B. Tut-tut!.
C. Ow!
 9. Which of the following interjections is NOT used when cheering for a team?

A. Rah!
B. Yay!
C. Yikes!

10.___! The spinach soup is out of this world!

A. Mmm!
B. Yuk!
C. Uh!

A: I scored 660 points at the TOEFL test!

11. B: ___! That's amazing!

A. Wow!
B. Aha!
C. Woe!

12. Which is the odd man out? (Which word fits in a different group?)

A. Hey!
B. yoo-hoo!
C. Oops!

13. Paraphrase the interjection used in the following dialogue.

A. A: I've forgotten to tell John about the party.

B. B: Eh?
 14. What did you say?

A. Really?
B. How come?
C. Wait what?

15. The interjection 'Woe!' is a synonym of ___.

A. Alas!
B. Bother!
C. Really!

Test IV. Cloze Procedure

Write the conjunctions that best fit in the sentence.

Exercise I.

Judy wrote__________ drew a map of the Himalayas. Tibet______ Nepal lie North of India. Is the Upper
Nile in the North_____ south Egypt? Australia______ New Zealand is easy to reach from North America. Is
Mount Everest in Asia, _____is it Europe? I have a map of India, _____ I do not have one of japan.
_____Tokyo _____ Hiroshima are in Japan. Her ambition was to climb the highest mountain on each
continent, _____she planned to start with Mt. Kinley in Alaska. Mt. Everest is the highest at 29,026 feet,
____ two other Himalayan peaks are more than 28,000 feet high. ______ Mt. Fuji Japan _____ Mt Etna in
Italy is nearly as high.
Exercise II

But it’s getting __1__ to stand out through the product innovation alone- and the advantages, when they
occur, are becoming more ephemeral- so we come to the second differentiation tactic: sharpening
organizational focus on customers. This approach can help a company __2__ itself in a number of ways,
from creating new products or services for specific customer segments to personalized service. A __3__ in
emphasis from products to customers can be challenging, as it might entail __4__ changes in company
structure, processes and ultimately culture. Nonetheless, even industries that have relied primarily on
product innovation are __5__ the importance of gearing their organizational processes more directly to the
needs of end customers.

Test V. Completion

Direction: Identify the Interjection

Directions: In the following sentences, identify the interjection and circle it.

1. Hi, I'm glad that you could make it to my party.

2. Wow! You look great tonight.

3. That was the best performance that I have ever seen, bravo!

4. I can't believe you broke my favorite toy, bah.

5. Hmm, I wonder where I put my keys and wallet?

6. Eureka, I've struck gold!

7. "Shoo, go away!" shouted the woman when she saw the cat licking milk from her cereal bowl.

8. I guess that's the end of the movie, darn.

9. Stop! You should always wear a helmet when riding a bike.

10. Yippee, I made this picture all by myself.

11. Ahh!, that feels wonderful.

12. Alas! I'm lost in the wilderness.

13. Bah! That was a total waste of time.

14. Bless you! I couldn't have done it without you.

15. It's time for me to go. Cheerio!

Test VI: Inflection Form

Directions: In the following sentences, choose the most appropriate interjection from the selection below
and write it in the space provided.

Choose from: Wow, Seriously, Goodness, Dang, Yippee, Incredible, Bingo, Geez, Yay, Darn

1. ______________, why didn't you hold the door for me?

2. ______________, I'm so happy that you decided to visit this summer.

3. ______________, it's not every day that you see a dog riding a skateboard.

4. ______________! How can you possibly agree with that point of view?

5. He just cost us the game with that error, ______________!

6. ______________! You just gave me a great idea.

7. ______________, that's a very large dog at the end of that leash.

8. I can't believe that I finally got an A on a project, ____________!

9. ______________, my favorite author is doing a reading at the local library.

10. This is my first new ______Congrats! You finally got your master's degree.

11. _________! Do you ever think before you speak?

12. _________! Are you starting to get a cold?

13. _________! Why are you wearing shorts in the winter?

14. _________!I'm going to get back at him for that.

15. _________He probably cheated to make such good grades

Test VII: Free Response Form
Directions: Write the missing part of the sentence.

1. _______! Are you starting to get a cold?

2. _______! Why are you wearing shorts in the winter?

3. _______I'm going to get back at him for that.

4. ______. He probably cheated to make such good grades.

5. ______! I don't know what to do about this mess.

6. _______! I forgot my brother's birthday.

7. Well ,_____! That was a stupid thing to do!

8. _______! That is a gorgeous gown.

9. It's time for me to go.______!

 10. _______! You finally got your master's degree.

11. _______! Do you ever think before you speak? Ahh, that feels wonderful.

12. _______! I'm lost in the wilderness.

13. ______! That was a total waste of time.

14. _______! I couldn't have done it without you.

15. ______! I found it.

Test VIII: Option Form

Direction: Underline theinterjection in the sentence.

1. Ouch! I was just stung by a bee.

2. Hey, bring that back here.

3. What do you mean that you can't visit, huh?

4. I'm just a kid, gee whiz, not a professional athlete.

5. Hi, I'm glad that you could make it to my party.
6. Wow! You look great tonight.

7. That was the best performance that I have ever seen, bravo!

8. I can't believe you broke my favorite toy, bah.

9. Hmm, I wonder where I put my keys and wallet?

10. Eureka, I've struck gold!

11. "Shoo, go away!" shouted the woman when she saw the cat licking milk from her cereal
bowl.

12. I guess that's the end of the movie, darn.

13. Stop! You should always wear a helmet when riding a bike.

14. Yippee, I made this picture all by myself.

15. Yeyyyyyy! I made it.