Transcript Interjections - Polk School District

Grammar Unit
Interjections
Let’s Review . . .
The interjection is the last of the eight parts of
speech. Just for the record, here are all eight:
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Noun
Pronoun
Adjective
Verb
Adverb
Preposition
Conjunction
Interjection
First, let's start with a basic
definition:
Interjections are exclamatory words that
express strong emotion.
Interjections have no other grammatical
connection with or relationship to the rest
of the sentence.
Interjections:
• Interjections may be followed by either commas or
exclamation points.
Examples:
• Ouch!
• That hurt!
• Oh, what a wonderful movie!
• Great!
• What a terrific idea!
• Aha! I've found your secret!
• Alas, the poet was no more.
Let’s practice . . .
Write 10 sentences that include funny
interjections and then we will share with
the class.
WOW!
It’s almost time for the quiz!
Take a moment to brush up on interjections.
Interjection Quiz
Identify the interjections in the following sentences.
1. Goodness! He listened to the man's story and reported it to the
police immediately!
2. Oh, I haven't seen my brother since he left for college!
3. Oops! I dropped the jelly.
4. No! Don't touch that!
5. Help! I'm about to fall!
6. The poor dear was, alas, destitute and hungry.
7. Wait! Don't leave me behind in this cave!
8. Ah, I've heard that trick before.
Interjection Homework
Write 3 paragraphs (at least 10
sentences) describing your first day of
school and include as many
interjections as possible.
Use them correctly and underline them in
LIGHT BLUE pen or pencil.