Which of the following is NOT an interjection?a)Yikes!b)Gosh!c)Sinced)...
"Since" is a conjunction, not an interjection. It is used to show a relationship between two ideas.
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Which of the following is NOT an interjection?a)Yikes!b)Gosh!c)Sinced)...
Interjections are words or phrases that express strong emotions or sudden reactions. They are typically used to convey surprise, excitement, dismay, or other intense feelings. Interjections can stand alone as sentences or be used within sentences to add emphasis or express emotions.
The given options are:
a) Yikes!
b) Gosh!
c) Since
d) Oops!
Let's analyze each option to determine if it is an interjection or not.
a) Yikes!
- This is an interjection because it expresses surprise or alarm.
b) Gosh!
- This is an interjection because it expresses surprise, wonder, or excitement.
c) Since
- This is NOT an interjection. It is a conjunction used to introduce a reason or cause.
d) Oops!
- This is an interjection because it expresses surprise, acknowledgment of a mistake, or mild dismay.
Therefore, the correct answer is option 'C' - Since, which is not an interjection.
In summary, interjections are words or phrases that convey strong emotions or sudden reactions. While options a), b), and d) are interjections, option c) is a conjunction and not an interjection.