Interjection

Question 1

What is an interjection?

Answer 1

A part of speech commonly used to express emotions or sudden bursts of feelings.

Question 2

What emotions can interjections express?

Answer 2

A wide variety of emotions such as:
* excitement
* joy
* surprise
* disgust

Question 3

How can interjections be expressed?

Answer 3

They can come in the form of:
* sounds
* single words
* phrases
* short clauses

Question 4

True or False: Interjections are primarily used in formal writing.

Answer 4

False

Question 5

What is the primary function of interjections?

Answer 5

To express emotions and spontaneous reactions.

Question 6

How do interjections enhance conversations?

Answer 6

They add color and depth beyond mere words.

Question 7

List three examples of interjections that express surprise.

Answer 7

• Wow!
• Oh!
• Huh?

Question 8

What are volitive interjections?

Answer 8

Interjections that request or demand something from the addressee.

Question 9

Give two examples of emotive interjections.

Answer 9

• Yay!
• Ouch!

Question 10

What do cognitive interjections express?

Answer 10

Thoughts, opinions, or mental processes.

Question 11

Fill in the blank: Interjections that indicate agreement include _______.

Answer 11

[Yeah, Uh-huh, No way!]

Question 12

What is the role of discourse markers like ‘Um’ or ‘Well’?

Answer 12

They signal pauses, hesitation, or transitions in speech.

Question 13

What punctuation mark is most commonly used with interjections?

Answer 13

Exclamation mark.

Question 14

What do secondary interjections represent?

Answer 14

Words from other categories used as interjections by virtue of their meaning.

Question 15

Provide an example of a primary interjection.

Answer 15

Oops!

Question 16

What is the function of interjections in social interaction?

Answer 16

They facilitate the initiation, continuation, or conclusion of conversations.

Question 17

Fill in the blank: Interjections can serve as _______ to express politeness, consideration, or deference.

Answer 17

[softeners]

Question 18

What do interjections signal in a conversation?

Answer 18

Attention or interest.

Question 19

What is the primary emotion expressed by the interjection ‘Yay’?

Answer 19

Approval or happiness.

Question 20

True or False: Primary interjections can be multi-word phrases.

Answer 20

False

Question 21

What punctuation is used for weaker emotions in interjections?

Answer 21

Period or comma.

Question 22

List two examples of primary interjections and their associated emotions.

Answer 22

• aah - fear
• phew - relief

Question 23

What is the significance of understanding interjections in language?

Answer 23

It enhances communication skills and helps interpret messages accurately.

Question 24

Fill in the blank: Interjections exist independently, providing structure, creating _______ and revealing reactions.

Answer 24

[pauses]