Interjections

Grade 5 Interjections Worksheet

An interjection is a
Underline the interjections in the following word or group of words
sentences. that express surprise or
strong feelings.

1. Yes! I won the contest again! oh, wow, ouch, oops,

aha, huh
2. Yay! We’re having cake for dinner!

3. Oops! I totally forgot your birthday.

4. Alas, he cannot make it to the play this weekend.

5. Gross! What is this slime all over my backpack?

6. Great! We will meet you after school at the ice cream shop!

Replace the interjection with one that makes more sense. Write the new
interjection on the line.

Yum! 1. Ew! This cupcake is delicious!

______________
oh no 2. Yes! We lost all of the money we made at the
lemonade stand.
______________
oh 3. Great job! Your project was the worst one in the
class.
ooo
______________ 4. Sorry, your family just won a new house.
______________
yes 5. Yikes! I love this restaurant!
yes
______________ 6. Oh no! My teacher said I could sit wherever I want
in the classroom.

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Grade 5 Interjections Worksheet

Answers
Underline the interjections in the following sentences.

1. Yes! I won the contest again!

2. Yay! We’re having cake for dinner!

3. Oops! I totally forgot your birthday.

4. Alas, he cannot make it to the play this weekend.

5. Gross! What is this slime all over my backpack?

6. Great! We will meet you after school at the ice cream shop!

Replace the interjection with one that makes more sense. Write the new
interjection on the line. Answers will vary.

Yum! 1. Ew! This cupcake is delicious!

Oh no! 2. Yes! We lost all of the money we made at the
lemonade stand.
Sorry 3. Great job! Your project was the worst one in the
class.
Woohoo! 4. Sorry, your family just won a new house.
Oh my goodness! 5. Yikes! I love this restaurant!
Yippee! 6. Oh no! My teacher said I could sit wherever I want
in the classroom.

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