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Interjections and Emotion

Interjections and Emotion

Excited student with speech bubbles showing interjections

🎯 Part 1: Identifying Interjections

1. Read the following sentences and circle the interjections:

a) Wow! That was an amazing goal!

b) Oops, I dropped my lunch on the floor.

c) The weather is lovely today, isn't it?

d) Hey! Wait for me!

e) Phew, that test was harder than I expected.

2. Match each interjection with the emotion it expresses:
1. Hooray!
2. Ugh!
3. Shh!
4. Yikes!
5. Ah!
A. Fear or shock
B. Joy or celebration
C. Disgust or annoyance
D. Understanding or realisation
E. Request for quiet

📝 Part 2: Using Interjections

3. Complete each sentence by adding an appropriate interjection from the box below:

Word Bank: Ouch! | Bravo! | Oh no! | Hmm... | Yay!

a) _____________ I forgot to bring my PE kit today.

b) _____________ That performance was absolutely brilliant!

c) _____________ I'm not sure which answer is correct.

d) _____________ I stubbed my toe on the chair.

e) _____________ We're having fish and chips for dinner!

4. Write your own sentences using the following interjections. Make sure your sentences clearly show the emotion:

a) Awesome! ________________________________________________

b) Darn! ________________________________________________

c) Whoa! ________________________________________________

🎭 Part 3: Emotion and Context

5. Read this short dialogue and underline all the interjections. Then answer the questions below:

Sarah: "Hey! Did you hear about the school trip to Rotorua?"

Jake: "Oh wow! Really? When are we going?"

Sarah: "Next Friday! Yay! I can't wait to see the geysers."

Jake: "Hmm, I hope the weather will be good."

Sarah: "Oops! I forgot to get my permission slip signed."

Jake: "Uh-oh! You'd better do that tonight!"

a) How many interjections did you find? ______
b) Which interjection shows excitement?

Hey!

Yay!

Hmm

Oops!

c) Which interjections show concern or worry? (Check all that apply)

Hmm

Uh-oh!

Wow!

Oops!

✍️ Part 4: Creative Writing

6. Write a short dialogue (4-6 lines) between two friends discussing their weekend plans. Include at least 3 different interjections to show emotion:
7. Explain in your own words: How do interjections help make our speaking and writing more expressive?

🔍 Part 5: Reflection

8. Think about your daily conversations. List 3 interjections you commonly use and explain what emotion each one expresses:

Interjection 1: _________________ Emotion: _________________

Interjection 2: _________________ Emotion: _________________

Interjection 3: _________________ Emotion: _________________

9. Rate your understanding of interjections:

I understand completely and can use them confidently

I understand mostly but need more practice

I understand some but find them confusing

I need more help understanding interjections

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