Teach Interjections to Class 1 kids in the easiest way

Hurray! We won the match.

Ouch! That really hurt badly.

Wow! That is a beautiful dress indeed.

Sounds like ‘Hurray,’ ‘Wow,’ and ‘Ouch’ may appear weird to the ear, isn’t it. But in English these sounds have a lot of importance. We refer to them as Interjections. There are hundreds of the sounds like these which makes it easy for us to express our emotions and feelings.

What are Interjections?

Interjections are one of the eight different parts of speech in English grammar. They are short, passionate words used to express strong emotion or sudden feelings, like joy, grief, suffering, regret, etc. We use interjections to quickly communicate our emotions.

Examples of Interjections:

Wow!

Yay!

Oops!

Uh-oh!

Hooray!

Hush!

Ouch!

Shh!

Types of Interjections

1. Interjection of Greeting

These interjections are used when one greets the others. Example - Hi, What's up, Hello, Hey etc

2. Interjection of Surprise

This kind is used when a surprise event occurs and people are surprised. Example - Ah, Oh, Wow etc

3. Interjection of Joy

These are expression of instant pleasure, joy and happy occasion. Example - Good, Excellent, Hurray, Wow, Congratulations etc.

4. Interjection of Sorrow

These expressions are used when a sad event has happened or even when a terrible news is given. Example - Well, Hmm, Shoot, Whoops, Yay, Oh No, Oh well, Ouch, Alas, Help, Oops etc.

5. Interjection of Approval

These are utilised to express the sensations and emotions that people encounter and comprehend during their lives. Example - Bravo, Yippee, etc

6. Interjection of Attention

These are used to communicate commands, requests and wishes. Example - psst, Look, Shh, Hush, Yoohoo, etc.

Tips to Use Interjection:

If you want to use interjection in your writing, there are a few things to keep in mind. First, don’t overuse them. A few interjections here and there can add colour and liveliness to your writing, but too many will make it sound choppy. Second, make sure the interjection you choose makes sense in the context of the sentence. A random, out-of-place interjection will just confuse your reader. And finally, don’t be afraid to get creative.

Test Your Understanding of Interjections

Fill in the blanks with the most suitable interjection in the following sentences.

(Ouch, yippee, bravo, alas, my God, well, uh, ah, wow, oh no)

1. ______, that is new!

2. ______ That hurt me more than I thought it would.

3. ______ We got the tickets to the movie premier night.

4. ______ I don’t want to do it this way.

5. ______ You did a really great job with that piece of furniture.

6. ______ now I understand what you were trying to say.

7. ______ That should have really upset you.

8. ______ I have not cleared the internal assessment.

9. ______ That was a really brave thing to do.

10. _______ The waiting list for the reservation seats is too long; I don’t think we would get a seat.

Check out if you have filled in the blanks with the right interjections from the answers given below.

1. Well, that is new!

2. Ouch! That hurt me more than I thought it would.

3. Yippee! We got the tickets to the movie premier night.

4. Uh, I don’t want to do it this way.

5. Wow! You did a really great job with that piece of furniture.

6. Ah, now I understand what you were trying to say.

7. Oh no! That should have really upset you.

8. Alas! I have not cleared the internal assessment.

9. Bravo! That was a really brave thing to do.

10. My God! The waiting list for the reservation seats is too long; I don’t think we would get a seat.

By making interjections interactive and relatable, Class 1 kids can easily learn the concept and start using them easily.

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Article Author

Madhur Churiwala

Madhur Churiwala is an accomplished English and communicative skills educator with 15 years of experience. She holds a degree of B. ED in English. She started her career as a Fashion Designer but her passion for teaching and interacting with children turned her into a highly skilled educator. Initially she taught in school and then moved onto online teaching platform where she showcased her skills in education. Her way of teaching in fun and playful environment always inspires children to develop a love for learning. Over the years she has developed her passion for writing. As an author, Madhur brings her dedicated educational background to her blogs offering the valuable insights for educators, parents and students alike.

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