Interjection for kids, Definition, Examples, Exercise or Worksheet

Interjection definition for kids: It shows strong emotions, sudden feelings, it is the act of interjecting.

An interjection is the words that mainly express sudden feelings of people what they feel or expressions what they want to express to other people like an expression of joy, expression of sorrow, pain, regret, etc. These are different from other words in the English dictionary they only express.

Some of the basic interjections are “oh,” “Ouch,” and “Eww.” Most of the interjections complete with the exclamation sign (!) in grammar.

Let’s understand in detail with the help of some examples:

1. Yeah! That was marvelous.
   In the above example, ‘Yeah’ is an Interjection.
2. Bless you, dear!.
   In the above example, ‘Dear’ is an Interjection.
3. Alas! I failed the exam.
   In the above example, ‘Alas’ is an Interjection.
4. Ah! This food is so tasty.
   In the above example, ‘Ah’ is an Interjection.
5. Eww! It tastes so bad
   In the above example, ‘Eww’ is an Interjection.
6. Oops! I am unhappy.   
   In the above example, ‘Oops’ is an Interjection.
7. Ha! Happy to meet you.
   In the above example, ‘Ha’ is an Interjection.
8. Uh! This area smells terrible.
   In the above example, ‘Uh’ is an Interjection. Hurrah! We got first prize.
   In the above example, ‘Hurrah’ is an Interjection.
9. Damn! You run extremely fast.
   In the above example, ‘Damn’ is an Interjection.

What are the Types of interjection for kids?

There are some basic interjection terms and phrases:

1. Interjections for Welcome
These interjections are used to show the emotion of friendship towards the other person when they meet. These include Greetings! , Hey!, Hi! Etc.

For example,

• Hey! how are you?
  
• Hello! I am Rohit.
  
• Hi! Would you like to have lunch?

2. Interjections for Joy
These interjections indicate the immediate emotion of laughter on an unexpected joyful event that happened. These involve Hurrah! , Hurray! , Wow!, Yippee! Etc.

For example,

• Hurray! My company won the contest.
  
• Wow! I reached the highest score.
  
• Hurrah! We have got an extra day off.

3. Interjections for Approval and Boost
Uses of these interjections when we show an excellent knowledge of approval and deal on something that happened. These include Bravo! , Brilliant! , Well done! Etc.

For example,

• Well done! You got the job placement.
  
• Bravo! He made the century.
  
• Brilliant! You scored 95% percent in your final exams.

4. Interjections for Surprise
These interjections are used when we express a strong feeling of surprise at something that happened in both ways, negative or positive. These include What! , Oh! , Ah! , Eh!, Gosh, Wow, Whoa Etc.

For example,

• What! Her mother died today.
  
• Ah! I got graduated.
  
• Eh! That seems so offensive.

5. Interjections for Trouble/Pain
These interjections are used when we show a strong emotion of worry about something sad that happened. These include: Ah! , Oh! , Ouch!, Alas! Etc.

For example,

• Alas! His mom is dead.
  
• Ouch! I hit my foot.
  
• Ah! The pain of a headache.

6. Interjections for bidding farewell
 We use these Interjections to say goodbye. These include: Bye!, Goodbye!

For example,

• Good-bye! we are going to our hometown
  
• Bye! I have to move now.

7. Interjections for Expressing Uncertainty or Hesitation
These interjections are used when we are unsure and thinking of what to respond to next. These include: Hmm, Uh, Er Etc.

For example,

• Hmm, I am not really sure what you are doing.
  
• Do you recognize, uh, how we used to play this game?
  
• Um, I think he has an important question.

Interjection Worksheets/Exercises with answers for kids

Here we have 3 exercises for kids; these worksheets will create opportunities to practice using interjections in sentences and help you understand the topic better.

Exercise 1

Fill in the blanks with appropriate interjections:

1. ………… We are going to a party tomorrow!
2. ………… You look fabulous today.
3. ………… That was the best dance performance of yours.
4. ………… I cannot believe you broke my favorite chair.
5. ………… I think I have lost my car keys again.
6. ………… I finally finished my graduation exam.
7. ………… Our company had great profit in this year.
8. ………… What a lovely gown!
9. ………… That place so good.
10. ………… That hurts. Stop pinching me!

Answers

1. Hurray!
2. Wow!
3. Bravo!
4. What!
5. Uh oh!
6. Yippee!
7. Yay!
8. Wow!
9. Ah!
10. Ouch!

Exercise 2

Underline the interjections in the following sentences:

1. Super! I’m excited to go on a summer vacation with you!
2. Yippee! The exams are over.
3. Oh no! I left my basketball at the field.
4. Oh, I forgot to tell you about the quiz tomorrow.
5. Gosh, I can’t believe I forgot to do my English assignment.
6. Alas, we have to stop playing cricket and start studying.

Answers :

1. Super! I’m excited to go on a summer vacation with you!
2. Yippee! The exams are over.
3. Oh no! I left my basketball at the field.
4. Oh, I forgot to tell you about the quiz tomorrow.
5. Gosh, I can’t believe I forgot to do my English assignment.
6. Alas, we have to stop playing cricket and start studying.

Exercise 3

Replace the interjection with one that makes more sense. Write the new interjection on the line:
__________ 1. Oh no! I won the 1st prize!
__________ 2. Yay! We lost the football tournament.
__________ 3.Ugh. This is the best trip ever!
__________ 4. No! I am so excited to go to this party!
__________ 5.Yuck! This dish is so delicious.

Answers :

Yes! – 1. Oh no! I won the 1st prize!
Oh no! – 2. Yay! We lost the football tournament.
Woohoo! – 3. Ugh. This is the best trip ever!
Yes! – 4. No! No! I am so excited to go to this party!
Yummy! – 5. Yuck! This dish is so delicious.

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