Question

Fill up with a suitable word from the given options.
__________! I hate rats.
A) Wow
B) Phew
C) Oh
D) Argh

Answer 1

Hint: When we read the given sentence, the blank clearly indicates a strong emotion since an exclamatory point is following it. Such a remark that is part of the speech is called an interjection. All the options are forms of interjections, so we need to find the one that suits the meaning of the sentence. Here the tailing part expresses hatred or disgust, so depending on that choose the suitable option.

Complete answer:
We now know that we need to use an interjection to fill that blank, but all the given options belong to the category of interjections. So we look closely at each option and find which option expresses a strong emotion of disgust or hatred.

Let us look into the given options:
For option (A) wow; this is incorrect, since we normally use ‘wow’ when we are surprised, that can be positive or negative. But here ‘wow’ does not fit the feeling or emotion expressed. It does not show disgust.
For option (B) phew; this is also incorrect, since ‘phew’ is always a sign of relief. But here clearly the person is not saying that they are relieved when they express their hatred for rats.
For option (C) oh; this is also incorrect, because this does not express hatred directly, we have another option, which is more suitable.
For option (D) argh; this is the correct answer, as ‘argh’ is perfect for describing disgust or hatred towards rats. This one expression can easily describe the person’s horror or hatred.

Thus the correct answer is option ‘D’.

Note: Let us learn more about what an ‘interjection’ is;
- It can come anywhere in the sentence namely, beginning, middle or end of it.
- Mostly found in the beginning, as it is the expression that describes the tailing sentence.
- To express a question you can use it at the end of the sentence.
- To say facts one can also use it in between a sentence.