Parts of speech (Interjections)
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Interjections are words or phrases that express emotion and are added to sentences. Common interjections include "ouch!", "wow!", and "stop!". Interjections can be used in casual writing and direct quotations to convey emotions. They are followed by exclamation marks and may appear at the beginning, middle, or end of a sentence. The document provides examples of interjections and how they are used in language.
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Parts of speech (Interjections)
- 1. Images: courtesy of ClipArt Photos: courtesy of CipArt and RZP Interjections Express emotions Topic: Parts of Speech (Interjections) Audience: English language learners Published by: G&R Languages – August, 2013 SURPRISE! Oh, no!
- 2. What are interjections? Words or phrases that show emotion Oh, no! Wow! Stop! Ouch!
- 3. What are interjections? • Exclamation • Part of speech • Words added to a sentence Congratulations! You finally got your driver’s license.
- 4. 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!”
- 5. Common interjections Ouch! LOL! TGIF! Oh, my! See next slide for further explanation
- 6. Common interjections Ouch! It hurts a lot! Laugh Out Loud! Thank Gosh It’s Friday! Oh, my!
- 7. Other interjections Word or phrase Meaning Aha! Surprise, satisfaction Alas! Concern, pity Boo! Disapproval/surprise Oops! Recognition of error https://www.google.ca
- 8. 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!
- 9. Images: courtesy of ClipArt Photos: courtesy of ClipArt and RZP Interjections Express emotions Topic: Parts of Speech (Interjections) Audience: English language learners Published by: G&R Languages – August, 2013 Thank you!
- 10. Images: courtesy of ClipArt Photos: courtesy of ClipArt and RZP Interjections Express emotions Topic: Parts of Speech (Interjections) Audience: English language learners Published by: G&R Languages – August, 2013 Thank you!