Interjection Exercise 1

 

A.Tell what emotions is expressed by the interjections in each expression below:

  1. Behold, the enemy marcheth!
  2. death! Where is thy sting?
  3. Hip, hip Hurrah!
  4. Bravo! A good shot!
  5. Fie! A soldier and afraid of war!
  6. Alas! I have lost my grandfather.
  7. Oh! What a rogue he is!
  8. Well done, thou good and trusted friend!

Answer:        

  1. Attention     
  2. Calling        
  3. Joy             
  4. Approval     
  5. Contempt   
  6. Sorrow                   
  7. Surprise          
  8. Approval.

 

 

B. Choose the right words:

  1. ….. ! who cries outside? (Hark, Hallo)
  2. ….. ! I have lost my purse. (Alas/ Ha/ Ha!)
  3. ….. ! I have defeated all my rivals. (Hurrah/ Ha)
  4. ….. ! Are you not in your senses? (Oh/ Hallo)
  5. ….. ! The victory is yours. (Bravo/ Hurrah)

Answer:        

  1. Hark                       
  2. Alas            
  3. Hurrah         
  4. Hallo           
  5. Bravo.