Being Expressive

Let’s make sentences using the interjections given below. One is done for you.

Oh, no! Oi! / Hey!

To show disappointment To get attention, especially when someone’s away.

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Ow! Whoops!
To show that you’re in pain. To show that you’ve made a mistake.
Oh, no! I forgot the keys in the office.
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Aha! Ahem!
To show that you’re pleased because you’ve To clear your throat, typically used to attract
finally understood something. someone’s attention.

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Argh! Ah!
To show frustration or anger. To show that you like something.

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Blah, blah, blah! Uh-huh!
To show that you’re bored with someone’s non- To show that you’re following what someone is
stop talking. saying. However, it doesn’t necessarily mean that
you agree with them.

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Yuk! Mmm!
To show your disgust at something horrible. To show pleasure.

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Hm…! Hey!
To show that you aren’t sure about something To show surprise or anger, also to get someone’s
and that you’re thinking about it. attention.

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Oh! Shh!
To show surprise. To tell someone to be quiet.

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Phew! Yummy!
To show relief because a danger has just passed. To show that you like food.

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‘Being Expressive’ Worksheet 01