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.