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English Grammar: Parts of Speech (Interjection) English Language learners: This is a 9-slide presentation to help you recognize and use interjections, so you can convey emotion in your writing. (Created by Rita Zuba Prokopetz—G&R Languages – August, 2013)
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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!
Images: courtesy of ClipArtPhotos: courtesy of ClipArt and RZP
Interjections
Express emotions
Topic: Parts of Speech (Interjections)Audience: English language learnersPublished by: G&R Languages – August, 2013
Thank you!
