Exploring Types of Interjections in English Grammar

This video tutorial by Jennifer on Sparkle English covers interjections, one of the eight parts of speech. It explains what interjections are, their role in expressing emotions, and how they can be used in sentences. The video categorizes interjections into primary, secondary, volative, emotive, and cognitive types, providing examples for each. It also discusses the punctuation of interjections and includes a quiz to test understanding.

What are interjections primarily used for?

• To express emotions

• To describe actions

• To connect sentences

• To name objects

Which of the following is a primary interjection?

• Indeed

• Nice

• Oops

• Boy

What is the main characteristic of primary interjections?

• They can function as nouns

• They can only be used as interjections

• They can function as adjectives

• They can function as verbs

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

• Ouch

• Man

• Phew

• Yikes

In the sentence 'Man, that exam was hard,' what role does 'Man' play?

• Interjection

• Adjective

• Verb

• Noun

Which interjection would you use to command someone to be quiet?

• Shoo

• Hey

• Tell

• Enough

What type of interjection is 'Ouch'?

• Volative

• Primary

• Emotive

• Cognitive

Which interjection is used to express relief?

• Eek

• Phew

• Ugh

• Oh

What is a common use of cognitive interjections?

• Expressing emotions

• Naming objects

• Giving commands

• Expressing thoughts

Which interjection is often used when hesitating?

• Aha

• Um

• Hmm

• Uh