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The words hello, hurrah, ouch, wow, alas and hush show sudden feelings. These words
are called interjections.
Some other interjections are ah!, what!, oh!, well done!, how awful!, etc.
Test Yourself
A. Read the given sentences and circle the interjections.
1. Hurrah! I have won the match.
2. Hello! How are you?
3. Alas! The poor man is hungry.
4. Bravo! That was a nice shot.
5. Wow! You have drawn a beautiful painting.
6. Hush! The baby is asleep.
B. Tick (3) the correct option.
1. An interjection expresses ______________.
an opinion a sudden feeling or emotion
O O
2. Which interjection would you use if you felt a sudden pain?
Ouch! Umm!
O O
Activity Time Initiative & Self-direction
Frame sentences using each of these interjections and read them aloud with
emotions.
1. Oh! __________________________________________________________
2. Ouch! ________________________________________________________
3. Wow! ________________________________________________________
4. Alas! _________________________________________________________
5. Hush! ________________________________________________________
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