PREPOSITIONS, CONJUNCTIONS, AND INTERJECTIONS What is a Preposition? A preposition is a connective that shows a relationship between the noun or pronoun following the preposition and another word in the sentence. What is a Conjunction? A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or simple sentences. What is an Interjection? An interjection is a word or group of words that expresses strong feelings. Examples: Prepositions The state capital is located in the city of Phoenix. Ricardo rowed around the lake. Conjunctions Shaquille and Reginald are going to the park this afternoon. I will buy peaches or apples at the grocery store. Interjections Wow! I got 99% on the English test. Yippee! We made the play-offs! © Copyright NewPath Learning. All Rights Reserved. Permission is granted for the purchaser to print copies for non-commercial educational purposes only. Visit us at www.NewPathLearning.com.
Try This! 1] Choose the preposition in this sentence. In order to shade himself, the puppy hid under the boardwalk. a] order b] shade c] puppy d] under 2] Choose the conjunction in this sentence. We can't go today, but we may be able to go tomorrow. a] can't b] today c] but d] able 3] Choose the interjection in this sentence. Hey, where are my shoes? a] Hey b] where c] my d] shoes © Copyright NewPath Learning. All Rights Reserved. Permission is granted for the purchaser to print copies for non-commercial educational purposes only. Visit us at www.NewPathLearning.com.