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๐ฌ Interjections (Wow! Oh! Alas!) – Quick Summary:
An interjection is a word or short phrase that expresses sudden emotion or feeling. It stands alone and is often followed by an exclamation mark (!). Common interjections: Wow! (surprise/delight), Oh! (realisation/surprise), Alas! (sorrow/regret), Hurray! (joy), Ouch! (pain), Bravo! (praise).
๐ง๐ซ Instructions for Teachers & Students: Read each sentence and identify the emotion expressed by the interjection, or choose the correct interjection to complete the sentence. Then click “Show Answer” for the right choice and a clear explanation.
๐ง๐ซ Instructions for Teachers & Students: Read each sentence and identify the emotion expressed by the interjection, or choose the correct interjection to complete the sentence. Then click “Show Answer” for the right choice and a clear explanation.
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Interjections are like punctuation for your feelings—they add life to language. For more on how words connect ideas, revisit the
Conjunctions and Interjections hub.
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is a great place to explore next.
✅ Solved Examples (20 Questions with Answers)
Let's learn which interjections match different emotions and situations.
Solved Q.1
"_____ ! What a beautiful painting!" (Wow! / Alas! / Ouch!)
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Answer: Wow!
Explanation: 'Wow!' expresses amazement, admiration, or delight. The speaker finds the painting impressive.
Example: Wow! You look stunning in that dress!
Explanation: 'Wow!' expresses amazement, admiration, or delight. The speaker finds the painting impressive.
Example: Wow! You look stunning in that dress!
Solved Q.2
"_____ ! I forgot to bring my homework." (Hurray! / Oh! / Bravo!)
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Answer: Oh!
Explanation: 'Oh!' expresses sudden realisation, surprise, or disappointment. The speaker just remembered something unfortunate.
Example: Oh! I didn't see you there.
Explanation: 'Oh!' expresses sudden realisation, surprise, or disappointment. The speaker just remembered something unfortunate.
Example: Oh! I didn't see you there.
Solved Q.3
"_____ ! Our team won the championship!" (Alas! / Hurray! / Ouch!)
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Answer: Hurray!
Explanation: 'Hurray!' (or 'Hooray!') expresses great joy, celebration, or triumph.
Example: Hurray! It's finally the weekend!
Explanation: 'Hurray!' (or 'Hooray!') expresses great joy, celebration, or triumph.
Example: Hurray! It's finally the weekend!
Solved Q.4
"_____ ! The poor bird died." (Wow! / Alas! / Bravo!)
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Answer: Alas!
Explanation: 'Alas!' expresses sorrow, grief, or pity. It is often used in literary or dramatic contexts.
Example: Alas! All our efforts were in vain.
Explanation: 'Alas!' expresses sorrow, grief, or pity. It is often used in literary or dramatic contexts.
Example: Alas! All our efforts were in vain.
Solved Q.5
"_____ ! That performance was outstanding!" (Ouch! / Bravo! / Oh!)
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Answer: Bravo!
Explanation: 'Bravo!' is used to applaud or praise someone for an excellent performance, especially in arts.
Example: Bravo! That was a brilliant speech!
Explanation: 'Bravo!' is used to applaud or praise someone for an excellent performance, especially in arts.
Example: Bravo! That was a brilliant speech!
Solved Q.6
"_____ ! I stubbed my toe!" (Hurray! / Ouch! / Wow!)
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Answer: Ouch!
Explanation: 'Ouch!' expresses sudden physical pain.
Example: Ouch! That needle hurt!
Explanation: 'Ouch!' expresses sudden physical pain.
Example: Ouch! That needle hurt!
Solved Q.7
"_____ ! Look at that huge rainbow!" (Alas! / Wow! / Ouch!)
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Answer: Wow!
Example: Wow! The view from here is breathtaking!
Example: Wow! The view from here is breathtaking!
Solved Q.8
"_____ ! I wish I had studied harder." (Hurray! / Alas! / Bravo!)
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Answer: Alas!
Example: Alas! The opportunity is lost forever.
Example: Alas! The opportunity is lost forever.
Solved Q.9
"_____ ! You've done it again!" (Oh! / Bravo! / Ouch!)
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Answer: Bravo!
Example: Bravo! Encore! Encore!
Example: Bravo! Encore! Encore!
Solved Q.10
"_____ ! I didn't expect to see you here." (Wow! / Oh! / Hurray!)
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Answer: Oh!
Example: Oh! I completely forgot about our meeting.
Example: Oh! I completely forgot about our meeting.
Solved Q.11
"_____ ! I won the lottery!"
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Answer: Hurray! / Wow!
Example: Hurray! We're going to Disneyland!
Example: Hurray! We're going to Disneyland!
Solved Q.12
"_____ ! That was a close call."
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Answer: Phew! / Wow!
Example: Phew! I thought I missed the bus.
Example: Phew! I thought I missed the bus.
Solved Q.13
"_____ ! You stepped on my foot!"
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Answer: Ouch!
Example: Ouch! That wasp sting hurts!
Example: Ouch! That wasp sting hurts!
Solved Q.14
"_____ ! What a tragic story."
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Answer: Alas!
Example: Alas! The brave soldier did not return.
Example: Alas! The brave soldier did not return.
Solved Q.15
"_____ ! This dessert is absolutely delicious!"
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Answer: Wow! / Yum!
Example: Yum! This chocolate cake is heavenly!
Example: Yum! This chocolate cake is heavenly!
Solved Q.16
"_____ ! I left my keys inside the car."
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Answer: Oh! / Oops!
Example: Oops! I spilled water on the table.
Example: Oops! I spilled water on the table.
Solved Q.17
"_____ ! You passed the exam with flying colours!"
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Answer: Congratulations! / Wow! / Bravo!
Example: Congratulations! You truly deserve it!
Example: Congratulations! You truly deserve it!
Solved Q.18
"_____ ! That's exactly what I was thinking."
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Answer: Oh! / Ah!
Example: Ah! Now I understand the concept.
Example: Ah! Now I understand the concept.
Solved Q.19
"_____ ! The power went out again."
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Answer: Oh! / Ugh!
Example: Ugh! Not this traffic again!
Example: Ugh! Not this traffic again!
Solved Q.20
"_____ ! That goal was spectacular!"
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Answer: Wow! / Bravo!
Example: Wow! What a stunning catch!
Example: Wow! What a stunning catch!
In Hindi, interjections like เคตाเคน! (Wow!), เค
เคฐे! (Oh!), and เคนाเคฏ! (Alas!) serve the same purpose. Explore more expressive words at the
Avyay Hub.
And to tie everything together, the
Integrated Grammar hub
offers comprehensive practice.
✏️ Practice Questions (20 Questions with Answers)
Now choose the correct interjection for each sentence or identify the emotion.
Practice Q.1
"_____ ! I'm so excited for the trip!"
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Answer: Wow! / Hurray!
Example: Yay! Vacation starts tomorrow!
Example: Yay! Vacation starts tomorrow!
Practice Q.2
"_____ ! That must have hurt."
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Answer: Ouch! / Oh!
Example: Ouch! Are you okay?
Example: Ouch! Are you okay?
Practice Q.3
"_____ ! We lost the match by one run."
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Answer: Alas! / Oh!
Example: Alas! Victory slipped from our hands.
Example: Alas! Victory slipped from our hands.
Practice Q.4
"_____ ! You sang so beautifully."
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Answer: Bravo! / Wow!
Example: Bravo! That was a moving performance.
Example: Bravo! That was a moving performance.
Practice Q.5
"_____ ! I see a shooting star!"
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Answer: Wow! / Oh!
Example: Wow! Make a wish!
Example: Wow! Make a wish!
Practice Q.6
"_____ ! I can't believe I missed the bus again."
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Answer: Oh! / Ugh!
Example: Oh! Not again!
Example: Oh! Not again!
Practice Q.7
"_____ ! The puppy is so adorable!"
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Answer: Wow! / Aww!
Example: Aww! Look at those tiny paws!
Example: Aww! Look at those tiny paws!
Practice Q.8
"_____ ! The old man lost all his savings."
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Answer: Alas!
Example: Alas! Such a tragic end.
Example: Alas! Such a tragic end.
Practice Q.9
"_____ ! My finger is bleeding."
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Answer: Ouch!
Example: Ouch! I cut myself with the paper.
Example: Ouch! I cut myself with the paper.
Practice Q.10
"_____ ! You finally arrived."
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Answer: Oh! / Phew!
Example: Oh! There you are!
Example: Oh! There you are!
Practice Q.11
"_____ ! We've been selected for the finals!"
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Answer: Hurray! / Yes!
Example: Hurray! We did it!
Example: Hurray! We did it!
Practice Q.12
"_____ ! That joke was hilarious!"
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Answer: Ha! / Wow!
Example: Ha ha! That's so funny!
Example: Ha ha! That's so funny!
Practice Q.13
"_____ ! I spilled coffee on my new shirt."
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Answer: Oh! / Oops! / Ugh!
Example: Oops! I dropped my phone.
Example: Oops! I dropped my phone.
Practice Q.14
"_____ ! The fireworks are amazing!"
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Answer: Wow! / Ooh!
Example: Ooh! That one was so colourful!
Example: Ooh! That one was so colourful!
Practice Q.15
"_____ ! We missed the train by seconds."
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Answer: Alas! / Oh!
Example: Oh! Just our luck!
Example: Oh! Just our luck!
Practice Q.16
"_____ ! I finally understand this math problem."
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Answer: Ah! / Oh! / Eureka!
Example: Aha! So that's how it works!
Example: Aha! So that's how it works!
Practice Q.17
"_____ ! You look absolutely stunning tonight."
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Answer: Wow!
Example: Wow! That dress suits you perfectly!
Example: Wow! That dress suits you perfectly!
Practice Q.18
"_____ ! That was a stupid mistake."
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Answer: Ugh! / Oh! / Duh!
Example: Ugh! I can't believe I did that.
Example: Ugh! I can't believe I did that.
Practice Q.19
"_____ ! The hero saved the day."
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Answer: Hurray! / Bravo!
Example: Yay! The good guys won!
Example: Yay! The good guys won!
Practice Q.20
"_____ ! My dear friend, how I've missed you."
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Answer: Oh! / Ah!
Example: Oh! It's so good to see you again!
Example: Oh! It's so good to see you again!
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๐ Challenge Questions (10 Questions with Answers)
These questions test your knowledge of less common interjections and their appropriate contexts.
Challenge Q.1
"_____ ! There's a cockroach on the wall!" (Eww! / Hurray! / Bravo!)
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Answer: Eww! / Yuck!
Explanation: Expresses disgust or distaste.
Example: Yuck! This milk has gone sour.
Explanation: Expresses disgust or distaste.
Example: Yuck! This milk has gone sour.
Challenge Q.2
"_____ ! I give up. This puzzle is impossible." (Aha! / Ugh! / Wow!)
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Answer: Ugh!
Explanation: Expresses frustration, annoyance, or exhaustion.
Example: Ugh! This traffic is never-ending.
Explanation: Expresses frustration, annoyance, or exhaustion.
Example: Ugh! This traffic is never-ending.
Challenge Q.3
"_____ ! That's exactly the right answer." (Alas! / Aha! / Oops!)
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Answer: Aha! / Yes!
Explanation: 'Aha!' expresses sudden discovery, realisation, or triumph.
Example: Aha! I knew you had it in you!
Explanation: 'Aha!' expresses sudden discovery, realisation, or triumph.
Example: Aha! I knew you had it in you!
Challenge Q.4
"_____ ! I thought I'd never finish that race." (Phew! / Alas! / Bravo!)
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Answer: Phew!
Explanation: Expresses relief after a difficult or stressful situation.
Example: Phew! That was a close call.
Explanation: Expresses relief after a difficult or stressful situation.
Example: Phew! That was a close call.
Challenge Q.5
"_____ ! Who would have thought we'd meet here?" (Well! / Ouch! / Hurray!)
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Answer: Well! / Oh!
Explanation: 'Well!' used as an interjection expresses mild surprise or introduces a remark.
Example: Well! This is an unexpected pleasure!
Explanation: 'Well!' used as an interjection expresses mild surprise or introduces a remark.
Example: Well! This is an unexpected pleasure!
Challenge Q.6
"_____ ! My deepest condolences on your loss." (Alas! / Oh! / Wow!)
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Answer: Alas! / Oh!
Explanation: Both express sorrow; 'Alas!' is more literary.
Example: Alas! She is no longer with us.
Explanation: Both express sorrow; 'Alas!' is more literary.
Example: Alas! She is no longer with us.
Challenge Q.7
"_____ ! That's a brilliant idea!" (Ah! / Hmm! / Shh!)
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Answer: Ah! / Wow!
Example: Ah! Why didn't I think of that?
Example: Ah! Why didn't I think of that?
Challenge Q.8
"_____ ! Keep your voice down. The baby is sleeping." (Shh! / Wow! / Oops!)
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Answer: Shh!
Explanation: Used to request silence or quiet.
Example: Shh! The movie is about to start.
Explanation: Used to request silence or quiet.
Example: Shh! The movie is about to start.
Challenge Q.9
"_____ ! How could you say such a thing?" (Tut-tut! / Bravo! / Hurray!)
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Answer: Tut-tut! / Tsk!
Explanation: Expresses mild disapproval, annoyance, or impatience.
Example: Tut-tut! You shouldn't have done that.
Explanation: Expresses mild disapproval, annoyance, or impatience.
Example: Tut-tut! You shouldn't have done that.
Challenge Q.10
"_____ ! What a pleasant surprise!" (Oh! / Ugh! / Shh!)
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Answer: Oh! / Wow!
Example: Oh! You brought flowers for me!
Example: Oh! You brought flowers for me!
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
FAQ 1
What is an interjection?
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Answer: An interjection is a word or short phrase that expresses strong emotion or sudden feeling. It is grammatically independent and often followed by an exclamation mark. Examples: Wow!, Oh!, Alas!, Ouch!, Hurray!
FAQ 2
Do interjections affect the grammar of a sentence?
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Answer: No. Interjections are independent and do not grammatically connect to the rest of the sentence. They can be removed without changing the sentence's core meaning.
FAQ 3
When do we use 'Alas!'?
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Answer: 'Alas!' expresses sorrow, grief, regret, or pity. It is often used in literary, poetic, or dramatic contexts. Example: "Alas! The king is dead."
FAQ 4
Are interjections considered formal English?
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Answer: Most interjections are informal and common in spoken English or casual writing. Some, like 'Alas!' or 'Bravo!', can appear in formal or literary contexts. They are generally avoided in very formal academic or professional writing.
FAQ 5
Can a phrase be an interjection?
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Answer: Yes. Short phrases like 'Oh dear!', 'Good heavens!', 'My goodness!', 'Well done!' function as interjections to express emotion.
