Interjections Worksheet - Reading Level 1 | Preview - Free Printable

Explanation:
We need to choose the best interjection for each sentence. Interjections are words that show sudden emotion or reaction — like surprise, fear, excitement, disgust, etc.

Let’s go one by one:

1. “______, I stepped in a sticky puddle.”
- Stepping in a sticky puddle is unpleasant → likely disgust or annoyance.
- a) Mmm = usually for something tasty (not this)
- b) Ew = classic expression of disgust → fits perfectly
- c) Huh = confusion
- d) Whee = excitement or fun
✔ So answer is b) Ew

2. “______, I hear footsteps.”
- Hearing footsteps (especially in a zombie context) suggests alertness, maybe fear or caution.
- a) Oops = mistake
- b) Ouch = pain
- c) Shhh = quiet, hush — used when you want silence, e.g., “Shhh, I hear footsteps!”
- d) Aw = sympathy or mild disappointment
✔ So answer is c) Shhh

3. “______, the zombies are about to break through that door.”
- This is alarming! You’d react with shock or dread.
- a) Hooray = excitement (wrong tone)
- b) Phew = relief (after danger passes)
- c) Duh = sarcasm or obviousness
- d) Uh-oh = classic sign something bad is happening
✔ So answer is d) Uh-oh

4. “______, did you see that zombie fall into that mud puddle?”
- A zombie falling in mud is funny/silly — likely laughter or amusement.
- a) Mm-hm = agreement
- b) Yum = liking food
- c) Ha-ha = laughter → fits a funny moment
- d) Blah = boredom/disinterest
✔ So answer is c) Ha-ha

5. “______! There's an army of zombies headed our way.”
- Big danger! Urgent alarm — you’d shout something like “Yikes!” (surprise + fear).
- a) Yikes = perfect for sudden scary surprise
- b) Phew = relief (too late!)
- c) Whee = fun (nope)
- d) Oops = minor mistake
✔ So answer is a) Yikes

6. “______, I forgot to close the gate and the zombies are coming.”
- Realizing a big mistake → regret or panic.
- a) Hooray = no
- b) Ah = realization, but mild
- c) Whew = relief (again, not yet)
- d) Oops = used when you realize you made a mistake
✔ So answer is d) Oops

7. “______! Driving a steamroller in a mall sure is fun.”
- Excitement, joy, thrill — something fun and energetic.
- a) Um = hesitation
- b) Whee = sound of joyful excitement (like on a ride)
- c) No = denial
- d) Boo = disapproval or scare
✔ So answer is b) Whee

Final Answer:
1. b) Ew
2. c) Shhh
3. d) Uh-oh
4. c) Ha-ha
5. a) Yikes
6. d) Oops
7. b) Whee