Interjection Questions and Answers – Negative Emotions

This set of English Grammar Exercises (MCQs) focuses on “Interjection – Negative Emotions”.

1. Find out the interjection in the sentence.

Alas! She has passed away.

a) Alas!
b) She
c) has
d) passed
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Answer: a
Explanation: The word ‘Alas!’ is used as an interjection. It does not have any grammatical connection in the sentence. The word ‘Alas!’ is used to express unhappiness or concern. Interjections are not to be used in formal writing.

2. Find out the interjection in the sentence.

Ack, this place is not neat.
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a) this
b) place
c) is not
d) Ack
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Answer: d
Explanation: The word ‘Ack’ is used as an interjection. It does not have any grammatical connection in the sentence. The word ‘Ack’ is used to express disgust or dismissal.

3. Find out the interjection in the sentence.

Aw, this is not good.

a) Aw
b) this
c) is not
d) good
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Answer: a
Explanation: The word ‘Aw’ is used as an interjection. The word ‘Aw’ is used to indicate disappointment or to express sympathy. These words can stand alone. They don’t depend on the grammar of the sentence.

4. Find out the interjection in the sentence.

Gak, this food is not good.
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a) this
b) Gak
c) food
d) is not
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Answer: b
Explanation: The phrase ‘Gak’ is used as an interjection. In this sentence, it is used to express disgust or distaste on something. It does not has any grammatical connection with the sentence. It is used to express a negative feeling about something in the sentence.

5. Find out the interjection in the sentence.

Hmph, I am so uncomfortable.
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a) Hmph
b) I
c) am
d) so
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Answer: a
Explanation: The word ‘Hmph’ is used as an interjection. It is used to express displeasure about something. It does not has any grammatical connection with the sentence.

6. Find out the interjection in the sentence.

Huh, I don’t trust him.

a) I
b) don’t
c) trust
d) Huh
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Answer: d
Explanation: The word ‘Huh’ is an interjection. It is used when someone does not believe in something or is in a confusion about something. It is just an inarticulate utterance.

7. Find out the interjection in the sentence.

Ouch! That hurts.

a) Ouch!
b) that
c) No interjection
d) hurts
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Answer: a
Explanation: The word ‘Ouch!’ is used as an interjection. It is used to express pain or to in a response to a harsh word. It does not have any grammatical connection with the sentence.

8. Find out the interjection in the sentence.

Oh-oh, this is going to fall.

a) this
b) is
c) going
d) Oh-oh
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Answer: d
Explanation: The phrase ‘Oh-oh’ is used as an interjection. In this sentence, the phrase does not have any grammatical connection with the sentence. It is used to express that something bad is going to happen.

9. Find out the interjection in the sentence.

Pff, they are annoying.

a) Pff
b) they
c) are
d) annoying
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Answer: a
Explanation: The word ‘Pff’ is an interjection. It is used to express disappointment or annoyance on something or someone. It does not depend on the grammar of the sentence.

10. Find out the interjection in the sentence.

Ugh, they are eating raw meat.

a) Ugh!
b) they
c) are
d) eating
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Answer: a
Explanation: The word ‘Ugh’ is used as an interjection. It is used to express disgust on something. It is just an inarticulate utterance. It is used to express a negative feeling on something in the sentence.

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