Basic Details
Word: Interjection
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A word or phrase that expresses a strong emotion or reaction and is often used on its own.
Synonyms: Exclamation, outcry
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Oh, by the way: Used to introduce an additional point or thought. Example: "Oh, by the way, did you remember to bring the snacks?"
- Yikes! An expression of surprise or concern. Example: "Yikes! That thunder was really loud!"
Usage Examples
Example 1: "Wow! That's an amazing painting!" Here, "wow" is an interjection showing excitement.
Example 2: "Ouch! I just stubbed my toe!" In this sentence, "ouch" expresses pain.
Example 3: "Hooray! We won the game!" The word "hooray" is an interjection used to express joy.
Fun Fact
Did you know that interjections often do not have any grammatical relationship to the rest of the sentence? They can stand alone and still convey strong feelings!
Famous Quote
"Alas! That is why I am so lonely." Geoffrey Chaucer
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "interjection" mean?
a) A type of animal
b) A word or phrase that expresses a strong emotion
c) A kind of noun
d) A place in a sentence
Answer: b) A word or phrase that expresses a strong emotion
2. Which of these is a synonym of "interjection"?
a) Exclamation
b) Verb
c) Adjective
d) Sunshine
Answer: a) Exclamation
3. Which sentence uses "interjection" correctly?
a) The interjection was very funny.
b) I like the interjection of the tree.
c) Interjection means a type of ice cream.
d) The interjection "wow!" shows surprise.
Answer: d) The interjection "wow!" shows surprise.
4. Which sentence contains an interjection?
a) She runs quickly to the park.
b) Yippee! We are going to the amusement park!
c) The cat is on the roof.
d) He likes to play football.
Answer: b) Yippee! We are going to the amusement park!
5. Which of these is NOT an interjection?
a) Hooray!
b) Ouch!
c) Quickly!
d) Wow!
Answer: c) Quickly!
