PRESENTATION OUTLINE
What are “No” Interjections?
An Interjection is a word...
...or words used to express...
...strong emotion or excitement!
An interjection can be
one word or a
combination of words.
Interjections can be formal and informal!
Often we use an interjection in place of a sentence.
Interjections can sometimes be regarded as metaphors.
You must interpret the true meaning of an interjection.
Often, an interjection is used at the beginning of a sentence followed by a statement!
Just about any word in English can be used as an interjection!
Remember, a complete sentence in English must contain at least one verb!
“No” is one of the most commonly used words in the English language.
The word "No" is an “Adverb".
“No” also falls into another entirely different part of the English language.
“No” can also be referred to as a “Minor Sentence!”
This is only if there is no further statement added and the listener knows what you are referring to.
“No” can be used to express positive and negative thoughts and is also used as a verb and a noun!
Ask your teacher to explain this subject further with examples!
Here are a few examples! Have fun with interjections!
“No” Interjection Examples!
No! The weather is so nice today! "Positive"
No! I can’t believe it is raining again! "Negative"
No! She is getting married again! It is wonderful! "Positive"
No! She has divorced again! It is the third time! "Negative"
No! He is being promoted again! That is great! "Positive"
No! He was fired again! That is good news! "Negative"
Informal and sometimes slang, there are many other ways to say no!
Here are a few more words and expressions that are used in other ways in English to substitute for the word “No”
No way!, Uh-uh!, Nope!, Nah!, Out of the question!, Not on your life!, Not likely!, Not in a million years!, When pigs fly!, Fat chance!
Remember that just about any word can be used as an interjection!
Intonation is also important when expressing your thoughts with "no"
Ask your teacher to help you with this subject!
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