1. An interjection is ___.
A. an exclamation which shows thoughts or feelings
B. a meaningless string of sounds
C. the same as an adjective
D. None of these
2. Which of the following interjections is NOT an expression of surprise or wonder?
A. Gee!
B. Gosh!
C. Boo!
D. None of these
3. You are vegetarian and you are offered a dish of raw meat. What do you think?
A. Ugh!
B. Hurrah!
C. Yippee!
D. None of these
4. Somebody has just stepped on your toe. Which interjection would best fit the situation?
A. Yoo-hoo!
B. Ouch!
C. Eh!
D. None of these
5. You are most likely to hear or use the interjection boo ___.
A. at a theatrical performance
B. while listening to a political speech
C. on both of the above mentioned occasions
D. None of these
6. ___, Mary! Come here! I want to talk to you.
A. Oops
B. Mmm
C. Hey
D. None of these
7. 'Ta' is synonymous of ___.
A. take it easy
B. thank you
C. tra-la-la
D. None of these
8. The interjections 'blimey' and 'crickey' imply ___.
A. joy
B. surprise or wonder
C. irritation
D. None of these
9. Your children are making a lot of noise and you want to hear the news on the radio. How do you urge silence?
A. Shh!
B. Tut-tut.
C. Ow!
D. None of these
10. Which of the following interjections is NOT used when cheering for a team?
A. Rah!
B. Yay!
C. Yikes!
D. None of these
Answers:
1. A
2. C
3. A
4. B
5. B
6. C
7. B
8. B
9. A
10. C
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