Lesson 8 - Interjections Flashcards
1
Q
What does the word interjection mean?
A
thrown between
2
Q
What is the Latin root for interjection?
A
interjectus
3
Q
What is an interjection?
A
a word, or group of words, used as a sudden expression of feeling or emotion that is not grammatically connected to a sentence.
4
Q
List several interjections.
A
Oh! Hi! Welcome! Fire! Oh my goodness! Nonsense! Oh boy!
5
Q
What is a particle?
A
A short part of speech that connects, limits, or shows relationship.
These include article, conjunction, interjection, and prepositions.
It can also include prefixes and suffixes.
6
Q
Is an interjection joined grammatically to the sentence?
A
No, they only express emotion.
7
Q
Name the eight parts of speech.
A
Noun, pronoun, adjective, adverb, verb, preposition, conjunction, interjection
