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GUIDE 2 Interjections

This document is a support material for teaching interjections to third-year students, covering their definition, usage, and context. It includes exercises for students to practice identifying and using interjections in various emotional contexts. The document emphasizes the importance of interjections in enhancing communication and provides creative writing tasks to encourage expressive language use.

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GUIDE 2 Interjections

This document is a support material for teaching interjections to third-year students, covering their definition, usage, and context. It includes exercises for students to practice identifying and using interjections in various emotional contexts. The document emphasizes the importance of interjections in enhancing communication and provides creative writing tasks to encourage expressive language use.

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UNIDAD EDUCATIVA MUNICIPAL”JOSÉ RICARDO CHIRIBOGA”

ENGLISH

Support Material

Topic: Interjections

Third Year
Index

1. Introduction
Exercises.
2. Usage and contex
review.
Exercises.
3. Vocabulary
expansion.
Exercises.
Class 1

1. Introduction.

Interjections are special words we use to show our feelings or emotions. They often
stand alone and can express surprise, happiness, sadness, or excitement. For
example, when someone sees a puppy, they might say, “Wow!” or “Oh!” if they feel
surprised. If someone is happy, they might shout, “Yay!” Interjections help us
express how we feel without using a full sentence. They add emotion and excitement
to our conversations!

Exercises:

LISTEN TO THE FOLLOWING VIDEO.

https://youtu.be/WQgAsP4WMw8?si=OjCW_xOvib7U10wQ

ANSWER THE QUESTIONS.

1. What is an interjection?

a) A type of noun
b) A word that expresses emotion
c) A kind of verb
d) A sentence structure
Answer: __________

2. Which of the following is NOT an example of an interjection?

a) Wow!
b) Hey!
c) Quickly
d) Oops!
Answer: __________

3. Interjections are typically separated from the rest of the sentence by:

a) Periods
b) Commas or exclamation points
c) Colons
d) Dashes
Answer: __________

4. Choose true or false

a) An interjection is always part of the sentence it is attached to.


Answer: True / False
b) You can capitalize the first word after an interjection.
Answer: True / False

5. Fill in the Blanks

a) Interjections are more common in __________ writing than in __________


writing.
b) In the example, “Hey! Why do humans even need clothes?” the word “Why”
should be __________.

6. List three examples of interjections mentioned in the video.

a) _______________
b) _______________
c) _______________

7. Write a sentence using an interjection to express surprise:

Answer: _________________________________________________________________

Class 2
2. Usage and contex review

Recap of the Concept of Interjections:

Interjections are words or phrases that express spontaneous emotions or reactions.


They stand alone and are often followed by an exclamation mark, though they can
also be used within sentences. Interjections are commonly used in casual
conversation, creative writing, and informal dialogue to convey emotions directly.
While they do not grammatically affect the sentence structure, they play a crucial
role in reflecting the speaker’s feelings or the emotional tone of a situation.
Common uses of interjections include expressing:

o Surprise (e.g., Wow!, Oh!).


o Excitement (e.g., Yay!, Woo-hoo!).
o Pain (e.g., Ouch!, Ow!).
o Disgust (e.g., Ew!, Yuck!).
o Agreement or Disagreement (e.g., Yes!, No!).
o Hesitation or Confusion (e.g., Um…, Er…).

Contextualization: Presenting Interjections in Different Contexts

1. Expressing Surprise

✓ Wow! I didn’t expect to see you here!


✓ Oh! You scared me for a second!

Here, “Wow!” expresses amazement, while “Oh!” conveys surprise and possibly
some shock or confusion.

2. Expressing Excitement

✓ Yay! We won the game!


✓ Woo-hoo! I finally got the promotion!

In these examples, “Yay!” and “Woo-hoo!” are used to show extreme happiness or
excitement in a celebratory context.

3. Expressing Pain

✓ Ouch! That really hurt!


✓ Ow! I just stubbed my toe.

“Ouch!” and “Ow!” immediately communicate physical pain.

4. Expressing Disgust

✓ Ew! Why would you eat that?


✓ Yuck! This milk has gone bad.

“Ew!” and “Yuck!” are commonly used to express revulsion or disgust.

5. Expressing Agreement/Disagreement

✓ Yes! That’s exactly what I was thinking.


✓ No! I don’t want to go there.

“Yes!” is used for agreement or approval, while “No!” firmly rejects or disagrees.
6. Expressing Hesitation or Confusion

✓ Um… I’m not sure about that.


✓ Er… Could you repeat the question?

“Um…” and “Er…” reflect hesitation or uncertainty when the speaker is thinking or
unsure about their response.

Importance in Communication
Interjections enhance the emotional expressiveness of conversations, adding
layers of meaning that might not be present through words alone. Their usage can
greatly affect the tone of both spoken and written communication. For language
learners, mastering interjections can help achieve a more natural and expressive
way of speaking.
Exercises:

ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS.

1. ________! I can’t believe we won the lottery!


a) Ouch
b) Wow
c) Ew
2. ________! This food tastes awful!
a) Yuck
b) Yay
c) Ouch
3. ________! I burned my hand on the stove.
a) Yay
b) Ow
c) Woo-hoo
4. ________, I think I left my keys at home.
a) Um
b) Yay
c) Ouch
5. ________! That was an amazing concert!
a) Ew
b) Wow
c) Er
WRITING

Write a short paragraph (4-6 sentences) where you describe a recent situation in
which you used or heard interjections. Make sure to include at least three different
interjections that express emotions such as surprise, excitement, pain, or
hesitation. Explain the context in which these interjections were used and how they
added meaning to the conversation.
Class 3

3. Vocabulary expansion

Exercises:

WRITING

In this task, you will create a short comic story. Choose a fun theme and include at
least three interjections to express strong feelings. Use drawings to illustrate your
story and write your sentences clearly.

FINALLY, READ AND EXPLAIN YOUR WORK IN FRONT OF THE CLASS.

Example:

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