Understanding Interjections

What is the primary function of interjections in a sentence?

• To modify nouns

• To connect clauses

• To describe actions

• To express emotions

Which of the following is an example of a primary interjection?

• Quickly

• Wow

• Run

• And

What distinguishes secondary interjections from primary interjections?

• They are always followed by a comma

• They can also function as other parts of speech

• They are used to connect sentences

• They can only be used in formal writing

Which of the following words can be used as a secondary interjection?

• Eek

• Oops

• Man

• Yikes

Volative interjections are primarily used for what purpose?

• To connect ideas

• To give commands

• To express surprise

• To describe feelings

Which interjection would you use to express relief?

• Ouch

• Phew

• Eek

• Wow

What is the main use of cognitive interjections?

• To express emotions

• To give commands

• To express thoughts

• To describe actions

Which interjection is commonly used to indicate hesitation?

• Aha

• Oops

• Um

• Wow

How are cognitive interjections often punctuated when expressing thought?

• With an ellipsis

• With a period

• With a semicolon

• With an exclamation mark

Which interjection would you use to express understanding?

• Oops

• Yuck

• Aha

• Eek