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Interjections

Express emotions

Topic: Parts of Speech (Interjections)Audience: English language learnersPublished by: G&R Languages – August, 2013

SURPRISE!

Oh, no!

What are interjections?

Words or phrases that show emotion

Oh, no!

Wow!

Stop!

Ouch!

What are interjections?

• Exclamation• Part of speech• Words added to a sentence

Congratulations! You finally got your driver’s license.

How are they used?

• Used in casual writing• Used in direct quotations• Used to convey emotions

The teacher said: “Please bring your textbooks tomorrow. Don’t forget!”

Common interjections

Ouch!LOL!TGIF!Oh, my!

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Common interjections

Ouch! It hurts a lot!Laugh Out Loud! Thank Gosh It’s Friday!Oh, my!

Other interjections

Word or phrase Meaning

Aha! Surprise, satisfaction

Alas! Concern, pity

Boo! Disapproval/surprise

Oops! Recognition of error

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Interjections Express the writer’s feelings May be in the end or beginning of a sentence Followed by exclamation marks May also be in the middle* of a sentence Placed between commas Used in informal writing

He read, oh*, about a book a Week this past summer.

Congratulations!

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Interjections

Express emotions

Topic: Parts of Speech (Interjections)Audience: English language learnersPublished by: G&R Languages – August, 2013

Thank you!