CBSE Class 5 English Interjections Worksheet

An interjection is a word or group of words that expresses mild or strong feeling.

COMMON INTERJECTIONS

Since an interjection is not related to other words in the sentence, it is set off from the rest of the sentence by a comma or an exclamation point. Use an exclamation point after an interjection that stands alone, either before or after a sentence. Use a comma before or after an interjection that expresses a mild emotion to separate it from the rest of the sentence.

Yes! I knew you could do it!

You got front row seats! Great!

Congratulations, you passed the test.
 

Exercise 1 Underline each interjection.

No way! You go first.

1. Bravo! You won!

2. Hi, I think we met at Jarrod’s party.

3. What! You said you were bringing the money!

4. Ah! That sun feels good.

5. Ouch! You stepped on my foot.

6. Yes, I understand you perfectly.

7. I didn’t take the last piece of cake. Really!

8. Well, it’s about time you got here!

9. No, I haven’t seen your sister.

10. Whoops! I didn’t realize the floor was so slippery.

11. Oh, no! I left my homework on the bus!

12. I only have one token left, and I need two for the subway. Good grief!

13. My, how you’ve grown since the last time I saw you!

14. Whew, that sure was a close call!

15. Do I want to go with you to see our favorite movie again? Yes!

16. Phew! That truck just missed us.

17. Oh, well, better luck next time!

18. Rats! They sold the last team sweatshirt an hour ago.

19. Aha! You didn’t think I’d be able to find you, did you?

20. Ahem, I believe you’re sitting in my seat.
 

• Exercise 2 Add to each sentence an interjection that expresses the emotion in parentheses. Add appropriate punctuation. Answers may vary.

Congratulations! You got the part. (compliment)

1. Oops! didn’t mean to make such a mess. (apology)

2. No, that can’t be true. (denial)

3. Hey, that’s my dessert. (call attention to)

4. Hooray! The Eagles are winning at last. (excitement)

5. Ouch! That really hurts! (pain)

6. Ugh! All the snow has turned to slush. (disgust)

7. Good grief! We are already twenty minutes late. (impatience)

8. Yes! I’ll be glad to help you. (agreement)

9. Wow! Did you really win ten dollars? (surprise)

10. Hey! Watch out for the car! (call attention to)

11. Bravo! That was a great performance. (approval)

12. Phew! The bell rang just as I got to my desk. (relief)

13. Oops! I dropped my glass on the floor! (surprise)

14. Aha! I finally solved the puzzle. (satisfaction)

15. Oh, no! We were supposed to stop at the store first. (regret)