Interjection Definition and Examples.

Have you ever wondered how to express sudden feelings or reactions in your writing or conversations? Interjection Definition and Examples might be just what you need! Interjections are like the spices of language—small yet impactful, helping everyone from kids making stories to mothers reading clearly, in expressing emotions powerfully.”

Understanding ‘Interjection Definitions and Examples’ can transform ordinary text into dynamic dialogue for educators and learners alike. They are practical tools, that allow students to explore and express genuine emotions effectively. This exploration not only enriches their language skills but also enhances their engagement with texts.

What is an interjection?

It’s a word or phrase that expresses emotion independently, without being grammatically tied to other words. For example, a simple “Wow!” says so much more than a plain description when you’re surprised. Interjections are not just about surprise; they cover a range of emotions—joy, frustration, or even pain.

Types of interjections are given below:

Primary Interjection:

Primary interjections are spontaneous expressions of emotion not derived from other words.

Examples of Primary Interjections

Wow

• Wow, that was amazing!
• Wow, I’ve never seen anything like this!
• Wow, you surprised me!
• Wow, this is a big change!
• Wow, that game was intense!

Oops

• Oops, I made a mistake.
• Oops, I dropped it.
• Oops, I forgot to call you.
• Oops, that was not meant to happen.
• Oops, I spilled something.

Yay

• Yay, we won the match!
• Yay, I finally finished my project!
• Yay, it’s the weekend!
• Yay, I got the job!
• Yay, that’s great news!

Aha

• Aha, now I get it!
• Aha, I found the solution!
• Aha, there you are!
• Aha, I knew something was wrong!
• Aha, that explains everything!

Secondary Interjection:

Secondary interjections are derived from other parts of speech and serve dual roles, like greetings and emotional expressions.

Examples:

Hello

• Hello, how have you been?
• Hello, nice to meet you.
• Hello, can I ask you something?
• Hello, thanks for calling.
• Hello, welcome back!

Goodbye

• Goodbye, see you later!
• Goodbye, it was wonderful to see you.
• Goodbye, I hope we meet again soon.
• Goodbye, have a safe journey.
• Goodbye, take care of yourself.

Well

• Well, that’s an interesting thought.
• Well, it could be worse.
• Well, let’s start over.
• Well, who would have thought?
• Well, that’s just perfect.

Oh

• Oh, I didn’t realize that.
• Oh, is that true?
• Oh, that’s how you do it.
• Oh, I’m sorry to hear that.
• Oh, what happened next?

Hey

• Hey, what’s going on?
• Hey, check this out!
• Hey, are you okay?
• Hey, where have you been?
• Hey, listen to this!

Emotive Interjections:

Emotive interjections are words used to express strong, spontaneous emotions.

Examples of Emotive Interjections:

Wow

• Wow, what a fantastic performance!
• Wow, this is better than I expected!
• Wow, I can’t believe you did that!
• Wow, this cake tastes amazing!
• Wow, what a surprise!

Yikes

Yikes, that was close!

Yikes, I didn’t see that coming!

Yikes, that’s a lot of work!

Yikes, watch out for that tree!

Yikes, that’s scary!

Hooray

• Hooray, we finally won the championship!
• Hooray, the school’s out for the summer!
• Hooray, everything went according to plan!
• Hooray, it’s your birthday!
• Hooray, she said yes!

Aww

• Aww, that puppy is so cute!
• Aww, I’m sorry you’re feeling sad.
• Aww, that was really thoughtful of you.
• Aww, I miss you too.
• Aww, look at the baby sleeping.

Volitive Interjections:

Volitive interjections express wishes or commands, reflecting the speaker’s desire or volition.

Examples of Volitive Interjections

May

• May you have a prosperous year ahead.
• May the force be with you.
• May you find peace in your heart.
• May all your dreams come true.
• May you recover swiftly.

Please

• Please, could you lower the volume?
• Please, let’s be quiet.
• Please, consider my offer.
• Please, pass the salt.
• Please, be careful.

Cheers

• Cheers, to your new job!
• Cheers, let’s celebrate!
• Cheers, to good health!
• Cheers, to a successful project!
• Cheers, for a wonderful evening!

Shh

• Shh, the baby is sleeping.
• Shh, we need to be quiet in the library.
• Shh, the movie is starting.
• Shh, I’m trying to concentrate.
• Shh, listen to this!

Go

• Go, get ’em!
• Go, you can do it!
• Go, run faster!
• Go, make us proud!
• Go, chase your dreams!

Cognitive Interjections:

Cognitive interjections express the speaker’s thought process, such as contemplation or hesitation.

Examples of Cognitive Interjections

Hmm

Hmm, I need to think about that.

Hmm, which one should I choose?

Hmm, that’s an interesting point.

Hmm, I wonder why that happened.

Hmm, could it really be true?

Uh

Uh, I’m not sure how to respond.

Uh, could you repeat that?

Uh, I need a moment to decide.

Uh, that’s a tough question.

Uh, what was I going to say?

Eh

Eh, I could take it or leave it.

Eh, it doesn’t really matter.

Eh, maybe that’s not the best idea.

Eh, I guess it’s okay.

Eh, who knows?

Um

• Um, can we talk about this later?

• Um, that’s not exactly what I meant.

• Um, do you really think so?

• Um, where did I put my keys?

• Um, let me see.

Er

• Er, I’m not convinced.
• Er, that’s not right.
• Er, could we consider another option?
• Er, I think there’s been a misunderstanding.
• Er, how did this happen?

Exclamatory Interjections:

Exclamatory interjections are used to express strong emotions, often marked by an exclamation point.

Examples of Exclamatory Interjections

Wow!

• Wow! That’s incredible!
• Wow! I didn’t see that coming!
• Wow! This is better than I expected!
• Wow! You really surprised me!
• Wow! What a beautiful view!

Fantastic!

• Fantastic! You did a great job.
• Fantastic! We won the game.
• Fantastic! Everything went perfectly.
• Fantastic! I’m so proud of you.
• Fantastic! That’s exactly what we needed.

Incredible!

• Incredible! You’ve outdone yourself.
• Incredible! I can’t believe how well it turned out.
• Incredible! This changes everything.
• Incredible! How did you manage that?
• Incredible! I’ve never seen anything like it.

Amazing!

• Amazing! Your artwork is stunning.
• Amazing! You finished much sooner than expected.
• Amazing! How did you solve it so quickly?
• Amazing! That performance was top-notch.
• Amazing! I’ve got to tell everyone about this.

Yikes!

• Yikes! That was too close for comfort.
• Yikes! I didn’t expect it to be so challenging.
• Yikes! Are you sure we can handle this?
• Yikes! That could have gone better.
• Yikes! Be careful next time.

Greeting Interjections:

Greeting interjections are expressions used to acknowledge someone’s presence or to say hello.

Examples of Greeting Interjections

Hello

• Hello, how are you doing today?
• Hello, it’s nice to see you again!
• Hello, can I help you with something?
• Hello, thank you for calling.
• Hello, welcome to our store.

Hi

• Hi, what’s up?
• Hi, long time no see!
• Hi, have you met before?
• Hi, thanks for coming.
• Hi, how can I assist you?

Hey

• Hey, look over here!
• Hey, are you free right now?
• Hey, that’s a cool shirt.
• Hey, can I join you?
• Hey, listen to this!

Howdy

• Howdy, welcome to Texas!
• Howdy, how’s your family?
• Howdy, what brings you here?
• Howdy, nice to meet you.
• Howdy, grab a seat!

Greetings

• Greetings, distinguished guests.
• Greetings, how may I serve you?
• Greetings, I hope you’re well.
• Greetings, let’s get started.
• Greetings, what a pleasant surprise!

Farewell Interjection:

Farewell interjections are used to express parting phrases or say goodbye.

Examples of Farewell Interjections

Goodbye

• Goodbye, see you tomorrow!
• Goodbye, it was wonderful to have you here.
• Goodbye, safe travels!
• Goodbye, keep in touch.
• Goodbye, take care!

Bye

• Bye, thanks for visiting!
• Bye, hope to see you soon!
• Bye, have a good day!
• Bye, call me when you get home.
• Bye, send my regards to your family.

Farewell

• Farewell, until we meet again.
• Farewell, may you have good fortune.
• Farewell, it’s been a pleasure.
• Farewell, may your journey be safe.
• Farewell, remember the good times.

See you

• See you later!
• See you soon!
• See you on Monday!
• See you at the party.
• See you around.

Take care

• Take care, and stay healthy!
• Take care, and best of luck!
• Take care, see you next time!
• Take care, don’t forget to write.

Sound Imitating;

Sound-imitating interjections mimic noises from the environment or animals.

Examples of Sound Imitating Interjections

Bang

• Bang! The door slammed shut in the wind.
• Bang! The fireworks lit up the sky.
• Bang! The book fell off the shelf.
• Bang! He hit the drum with all his might.
• Bang! The gun went off unexpectedly.

Splash

• Splash! The rock hit the water.
• Splash! The kids jumped into the pool.
• Splash! She dropped the glass in the sink.
• Splash! The fish leaped out of the lake.
• Splash! Raindrops started hitting the puddles.

Meow

• Meow! The cat is asking to be fed.
• Meow! Did you hear that kitten?
• Meow! She mimics her pet perfectly.
• Meow! The little cat appeared at the door.
• Meow! It’s stuck up the tree.

Woof

• Woof! The dog barked at the strangers.
• Woof! Can you hear the puppy?
• Woof! He always greets me when I come home.
• Woof! The sound came from the backyard.
• Woof! It’s time for his walk.

Beep

• Beep! The microwave is done.
• Beep! Watch out for the reversing truck.
• Beep! The timer on the oven went off.
• Beep! His watch reminds him of the meeting.
• Beep! The scanner read the barcode.

Interjection for Surprise:

      Interjections for surprise express unexpected feelings or reactions.

      Examples of Interjections for Surprise

What!

• What! You got the job?
• What! That can’t be true.
• What! I won nothing?
• What! They were here all along?
• What! That’s unbelievable.

Oh!

• Oh! I didn’t see you there.
• Oh! This is heavier than I thought.
• Oh! How did this happen?
• Oh! I’ve forgotten my keys.
• Oh! It suddenly makes sense.

Ah!

• Ah! Now I understand.
• Ah! That feels much better.
• Ah! What a relief.
• Ah! You scared me.
• Ah! This is exactly what I needed.

Wow!

• Wow! Look at that sunset.
• Wow! This is a big surprise.
• Wow! How beautiful.
• Wow! I’ve never seen anything like this.
• Wow! You’ve really outdone yourself.

Hah!

• Hah! I knew it!
• Hah! You got me good.
• Hah! That’s what you think.
• Hah! It worked!
• Hah! That’s a good one.

Interjection for Joy:

Interjections for joy express happiness and elation.

Examples of Interjections for Joy:

Hurrah!

• Hurrah! We won the championship!
• Hurrah! She said yes!
• Hurrah! We finally did it!
• Hurrah! That’s exactly what I wanted to hear!
• Hurrah! Summer vacation starts today!

Hurray!

• Hurray! I passed my driving test!
• Hurray! All our hard work paid off!
• Hurray! The pizza is here!
• Hurray! He’s coming home tomorrow!
• Hurray! We reached our fundraising goal!

Tappee!

• Tappee! We’re going on a trip!
• Tappee! It’s my birthday!
• Tappee! Let’s celebrate your promotion!
• Tappee! The concert tickets are booked!
• Tappee! What a perfect day for a picnic!

Wow!

• Wow! This is a beautiful gift!
• Wow! What an amazing view!
• Wow! I can’t believe how well you sang!
• Wow! These decorations are stunning!
• Wow! That game was so exciting!

Yippee!

• Yippee! School’s out for the summer!
• Yippee! I found my lost ring!
• Yippee! We’re going to the amusement park!
• Yippee! I got the job offer!
• Yippee! It’s a snow day!

Interjection for Attention:

Interjections for attention are used to draw focus or alert someone.

Examples of Interjections for Attention

Look!

• Look! A shooting star!
• Look! Isn’t that the new model?
• Look! They’re starting the show!
• Look! I can see our house from here!
• Look! There’s a deer in the backyard!

Listen!

• Listen! Can you hear the birds singing?
• Listen! The band is starting to play.
• Listen! I need to tell you something important.
• Listen! There’s someone at the door.
• Listen! The rain sounds so soothing.

Hush!

• Hush! The baby is sleeping.
• Hush! We need to be quiet in the library.
• Hush! The movie is about to start.
• Hush! Don’t spoil the surprise.
• Hush! Let’s hear what she has to say.

Hey!

• Hey! Over here!
• Hey! Watch out!
• Hey! Can you help me?
• Hey! Don’t forget your keys.
• Hey! Let me show you something.

Psst!

• Psst! I have a secret to tell you.
• Psst! Look over there.
• Psst! Follow me.
• Psst! Keep it down.
• Psst! Check this out.

Interjection for Approval:

Interjections for approval are expressions used to show support or praise.

Examples of Interjections for Approval

Brave!

• Brave! You handled that situation so well.
• Brave! That was a tough decision to make.
• Brave! Not many would have done the same.
• Brave! You stood up for what is right.
• Brave! Your courage is commendable.

Well Done!

• Well done! You aced your exam!
• Well done! That project was a huge success.
• Well done! You finished the race.
• Well done! Everyone appreciated your presentation.
• Well done! You’ve improved so much.

Congrats!

• Congrats! You got the promotion!
• Congrats! I heard you’re getting married.
• Congrats! That’s a big achievement.
• Congrats! You did it!

Congrats! Your hard work paid off.

Excellent!

• Excellent! That’s exactly what we needed.
• Excellent! Your work exceeds expectations.
• Excellent! Keep up the good performance.
• Excellent! That’s a great idea.
• Excellent! Your assistance is invaluable.

Kudos!

• Kudos! You’ve really outdone yourself this time.
• Kudos! That was a stellar performance.
• Kudos! You’re a true team player.
• Kudos! That was a clever solution.
• Kudos! You’ve made us all proud.

Interjection for Indignation:

Interjections for indignation express annoyance or disapproval.

Examples of Interjections for Indignation

Fie!

• Fie! How could you say something so cruel?
• Fie! That behavior is unacceptable.
• Fie! I expected better from you.
• Fie! That’s no way to act.
• Fie! You should be ashamed.

Shame!

• Shame! That was a dishonest move.
• Shame! You shouldn’t treat people that way.
• Shame! Such manners are disgraceful.
• Shame! It’s sad to see you behave like this.
• Shame! You let everyone down.

Disgusting!

• Disgusting! How can someone be so cruel?
• Disgusting! This place is a mess.
• Disgusting! I refuse to accept that behavior.
• Disgusting! That comment was out of line.
• Disgusting! I’m appalled by the lack of respect.

Outrageous!

• Outrageous! The prices have doubled.
• Outrageous! I won’t stand for this injustice.
• Outrageous! How could they ignore the rules?
• Outrageous! That decision is completely unfair.
• Outrageous! You’ve crossed the line this time.

Interjection for Irritation:

Interjections for irritation express mild annoyance or frustration.

Examples of Interjections for Irritation

Tut!

• Tut! That’s not how you do it.
• Tut! I can’t believe you forgot again.
• Tut! Be more careful next time.
• Tut! You’ve made a mess.
• Tut! That was quite unnecessary.

Pish!

• Pish! That’s hardly a big deal.
• Pish! I’m not impressed.
• Pish! You could have tried harder.
• Pish! That’s not worth our time.
• Pish! I expected something better.

Tsk!

• Tsk! You should know better.
• Tsk! We just cleaned that up.
• Tsk! That’s enough from you.
• Tsk! I thought you were ready on time.
• Tsk! You’re not paying attention.

Hmph!

• Hmph! I could do better.
• Hmph! As if that’s going to work.
• Hmph! That’s your excuse?
• Hmph! I don’t care anymore.
• Hmph! What a waste of time.

Interjection for Doubt:

Interjections for doubt express skepticism or disbelief.

Examples of Interjections for Doubt

Humph!

• Humph! I’ll believe it when I see it.
• Humph! That sounds too good to be true.
• Humph! Are you sure about that?
• Humph! Seems unlikely.
• Humph! You really think so?

Really?

• Really? That’s your story?
• Really? Is that all?
• Really? You think that’s a good idea?
• Really? Did that actually happen?
• Really? You expect me to accept that?

Eh?

• Eh? Could you say that again?
• Eh? That doesn’t make sense.
• Eh? How did that happen?
• Eh? Do you really mean that?
• Eh? Are you certain?

Hess!

• Hess! That can’t be right.
• Hess! I doubt that’s the case.
• Hess! You must be joking.
• Hess! I can’t trust this information.
• Hess! There’s got to be a mistake.

Indeed?

• Indeed? That’s hard to believe.
• Indeed? Is that supposed to impress me?
• Indeed? You think that’s true?
• Indeed? That seems far-fetched.
• Indeed? And you have proof?

Wrapping up “Interjection Definition and Examples,” remember that interjections add zest and clarity to our speech. Everyone, from kids to teachers, can boost their communication by using these expressive words.

So, go ahead and scatter some interjections into your chats to improve up your conversations!

FAQ

What is an interjection?

An interjection is a part of speech that expresses emotion or a sudden burst of feeling. It can stand alone or be incorporated into a larger sentence.

Can you give examples of interjections?

Yes, examples include “Wow!” for surprise, “Ouch!” for pain, and “Yay!” for joy.

Are interjections always followed by an exclamation point?

Often, but not always. They can be punctuated with an exclamation point for strong emotions or a comma for milder expressions.

Do interjections have grammatical relationships with other words in a sentence?

No, interjections are independent and don’t grammatically relate to other parts of the sentence.

Can interjections be multiple words?

Yes, phrases like “Oh no,” “Good grief,” and “Ah well,” serve as interjections.

How do interjections affect the tone of a conversation?

Interjections can convey a range of emotions and can change the tone by expressing feelings like excitement, frustration, or empathy quickly and effectively.

Are interjections common in formal writing?

They are less common in formal writing but can appear in direct quotes or informal content within formal texts.

Can any word be an interjection if it’s expressing sudden emotion?

Yes, many words can function as interjections if they are used to express sudden emotion, even if they have other uses in language.

Here are examples for each category of interjections following the provided pattern:

Primary Interjections

1. _______ That’s a lovely surprise.

1. Aha!
2. Wow!
3. Eh!
4. Oh!

   Answer: d. Oh! That’s a lovely surprise.

2. _______ I missed the bus.

1. Ah!
2. Ugh!
3. Oops!
4. Wow!

    Answer: c. Oops! I missed the bus.

3. _______ What an amazing sight!

1. Ooh!
2. Phew!
3. Alas!
4. Yay!

   Answer: a. Ooh! What an amazing sight!

4. _______ I forgot my wallet.

1. Ah!
2. Oops!
3. Hey!
4. Hmm!

   Answer: b. Oops! I forgot my wallet.

5. _______ This is so annoying.

1. Ugh!
2. Yay!
3. Wow!
4. Eh!

   Answer: a. Ugh! This is so annoying.

6. _______ You scared me!

1. Ah!
2. Boo!
3. Alas!
4. Shh!

  Answer: b. Boo! You scared me!

7. _______ I found it!

1. Ah!
2. Oh!
3. Aha!
4. Alas!

   Answer: c. Aha! I found it!

8. _______ The view is breathtaking.

1. Wow!
2. Eh!
3. Phew!
4. Alas!

    Answer: a. Wow! The view is breathtaking.

9. _______ I didn’t expect that.

1. Oh!
2. Alas!
3. Hmm!
4. Ugh!

   Answer: a. Oh! I didn’t expect that.

10. _______ I need more time.

1. Eh!
2. Aha!
3. Phew!
4. Ugh!

   Answer: d. Ugh! I need more time.

Secondary Interjections

1. _______ You nailed it!

1. Bravo!
2. Indeed!
3. Alas!
4. Hooray!

    Answer: a. Bravo! You nailed it!

2. _______ That’s the spirit!

1. Great!
2. Alas!
3. Ouch!
4. Hmm!

   Answer: a. Great! That’s the spirit!

3. _______ You’ve done it!

1. Excellent!
2. Alas!
3. Eh!
4. Wow!  

   Answer: a. Excellent! You’ve done it!

4. _______ That’s the right move.

1. Indeed!
2. Alas!
3. Oops!
4. Hooray!

   Answer: a. Indeed! That’s the right move.

5. _______ Your performance was stellar.

1. Bravo!
2. Alas!
3. Eh!
4. Hmm!  

   Answer: a. Bravo! Your performance was stellar.

6. _______ You’ve achieved your goal.

1. Fantastic!
2. Ugh!
3. Alas!
4. Wow!  

   Answer: a. Fantastic! You’ve achieved your goal.

7. _______ That fits perfectly.

1. Perfect!
2. Alas!
3. Eh!
4. Hmm!

    Answer: a. Perfect! That fits perfectly.

8. _______ You made it!

1. Hurrah!
2. Alas!
3. Ouch!
4. Yay!  

   Answer: a. Hurrah! You made it!

9. _______ You succeeded!

1. Hooray!
2. Alas!
3. Eh!
4. Ugh!

   Answer: a. Hooray! You succeeded!

10. _______ That was well done.

1. Nice!
2. Alas!
3. Oops!
4. Wow!

     Answer: a. Nice! That was well done.

Emotive Interjections

1. _______ You’re leaving already.

1. Oh!
2. Alas!
3. Yay!
4. Hmm!

   Answer: a. Alas! You’re leaving already.

2. _______ I can’t believe it’s true.

1. Wow!
2. Alas!
3. Ugh!
4. Yay!  

   Answer: a. Wow! I can’t believe it’s true.

3. _______ It’s finally happening!

1. Yay!
2. Alas!
3. Ugh!
4. Oh!

    Answer: a. Yay! It’s finally happening!

4. _______ That’s so sad.

1. Oh!
2. Alas!
3. Yay!
4. Hmm!

   Answer: b. Alas! That’s so sad.

5. _______ You surprised me!

1. Wow!
2. Alas!
3. Yay!
4. Hmm!

   Answer: a. Wow! You surprised me!

6. _______ We won the game.

1. Hurrah!
2. Alas!
3. Ugh!
4. Oh!

  Answer: a. Hurrah! We won the game.

7. _______ That really hurt.

1. Ouch!
2. Alas!
3. Wow!
4. Yay!

     Answer: a. Ouch! That really hurt.

8. _______ I missed you!

1. Oh!
2. Alas!
3. Yay!
4. Ugh!

   Answer: a. Oh! I missed you!**

9. _______ I’m so relieved.

1. Phew!
2. Alas!
3. Yay!
4. Hmm!

    Answer: a. Phew! I’m so relieved.

10. _______ That’s so unfair!

1. Ugh!
2. Alas!
3. Wow!
4. Yay!

    Answer: a. Ugh! That’s so unfair!

Volitive Interjections

1. _______ Stay here!

1. Hey!
2. Alas!
3. Oops!
4. Hmm!

   Answer: a. Hey! Stay here!

2. _______ Watch out!

1. Look!
2. Alas!
3. Ugh!
4. Hmm!

    Answer: a. Look! Watch out!

3. _______ Don’t go!

1. Stop!
2. Alas!
3. Oops!
4. Hey!

    Answer: a. Stop! Don’t go!

4. _______ Pay attention!

1. Listen!
2. Alas!
3. Wow!
4. Ugh!  

   Answer: a. Listen! Pay attention!

5. _______ Please be quiet.

1. Shh!
2. Alas!
3. Oops!
4. Hmm!

   Answer: a. Shh! Please be quiet.

6. _______ Go ahead!

1. Go!
2. Alas!
3. Wow!
4. Ugh!

   Answer: a. Go! Go ahead!

7. _______ Join us!

1. Come on!
2. Alas!
3. Oops!
4. Hey!  

   Answer: a. Come on! Join us!

8. _______ Be careful!

1. Watch!
2. Alas!
3. Oops!
4. Hmm!

  Answer: a. Watch! Be careful!

9. _______ Look there!

1. Look!
2. Alas!
3. Wow!
4. Ugh!

   Answer: a. Look! Look there!

10. _______ Please wait.

1. Hold on!
2. Alas!
3. Oops!
4. Hmm!

    Answer: a. Hold on! Please wait.

Cognitive Interjections

1. _______ I see what you mean.

1. Ah!
2. Alas!
3. Yay!
4. Hmm!  

   Answer: a. Ah! I see what you mean.

2. _______ That’s interesting.

1. Hmm!
2. Alas!
3. Oops!
4. Ugh!

      Answer: a. Hmm! That’s interesting.**

3. _______ That explains it.

1. Aha!
2. Alas!
3. Yay!
4. Oh!  

   Answer: a. Aha! That explains it.

4. _______ I had no idea.

1. Oh!
2. Alas!
3. Hmm!
4. Yay!

 Answer: a. Oh! I had no idea.

5. _______ Now I understand.

1. Aha!
2. Alas!
3. Oops!
4. Ugh!

   Answer: a. Aha! Now I understand.

6. _______ Let me think about it.

1. Hmm!
2. Alas!
3. Yay!
4. Oh!

    Answer: a. Hmm! Let me think about it.

7. _______ That makes sense.

1. Ah!
2. Alas!
3. Ugh!
4. Oh!

   Answer: a. Ah! That makes sense.

8. _______ I never thought of that.

1. Hmm!
2. Alas!
3. Yay!
4. Ugh!

   Answer: a. Hmm! I never thought of that.

9. _______ I’ve got it now.

1. Aha!
2. Alas!
3. Oops!
4. Yay!

   Answer: a. Aha! I’ve got it now.

10. _______ This is new to me.

1. Oh!
2. Alas!
3. Hmm!
4. Ugh!

Answer: c. Hmm! This is new to me.

 Exclamatory Interjections

1. _______ That’s incredible!

1. Wow!
2. Alas!
3. Oh!
4. Yay!

Answer: a. Wow! That’s incredible!

2. _______ You’re amazing!

1. Bravo!
2. Alas!
3. Ugh!
4. Eh!

Answer: a. Bravo! You’re amazing!

3. _______ I can’t believe it!

1. Wow!
2. Alas!
3. Oops!
4. Hmm!

Answer: a. Wow! I can’t believe it!

4. _______ What a view!

1. Oh!
2. Alas!
3. Yay!
4. Ugh!

 Answer: a. Oh! What a view!

5. _______ That’s so exciting!

1. Yay!
2. Alas!
3. Hmm!
4. Oh!

 Answer: a. Yay! That’s so exciting!

6. _______ This is fantastic!

1. Wow!
2. Alas!
3. Oops!
4. Eh!

 Answer: a. Wow! This is fantastic!

7. _______ I’m so thrilled!

1. Hurrah!
2. Alas!
3. Ugh!
4. Oh!

 Answer: a. Hurrah! I’m so thrilled!

8. _______ What a surprise!

1. Oh!
2. Alas!
3. Wow!
4. Hmm!

 Answer: c. Wow! What a surprise!

9. _______ That’s unbelievable!

1. Wow!
2. Alas!
3. Ugh!
4. Yay!

Answer: a. Wow! That’s unbelievable!

10. _______ What great news!

1. Hurray!
2. Alas!
3. Oops!
4. Eh!

Answer: a. Hurray! What great news!

Greeting Interjections

1. _______ How are you?

1. Hello!
2. Alas!
3. Ugh!
4. Wow!

  Answer: a. Hello! How are you?

2. _______ Nice to see you!

1. Hi!
2. Alas!
3. Oops!
4. Eh!

   Answer: a. Hi! Nice to see you!

3. _______ Good morning!

1. Hey!
2. Alas!
3. Wow!
4. Hmm!

  Answer: a. Hey! Good morning!

4. _______ How have you been?

1. Hi!
2. Alas!
3. Ugh!
4. Oh!

 Answer: a. Hi! How have you been?

5. _______ Welcome back!

1. Hello!
2. Alas!
3. Oops!
4. Wow!

   Answer: a. Hello! Welcome back!

6. _______ It’s great to meet you!

1. Hi!
2. Alas!
3. Ugh!
4. Hmm!

 Answer: a. Hi! It’s great to meet you!

7. _______ What’s up?

1. Hey!
2. Alas!
3. Oops!
4. Oh!

Answer: a. Hey! What’s up?

8. _______ Long time no see!

1. Hello!
2. Alas!
3. Ugh!
4. Eh!

 Answer: a. Hello! Long time no see!

9. _______ Good to see you!

1. Hi!
2. Alas!
3. Wow!
4. Hmm!

   Answer: a. Hi! Good to see you!

10. _______ How’s it going?

1. Hey!
2. Alas!
3. Oops!
4. Oh!

 Answer: a. Hey! How’s it going?