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Wow, that was a fast car! Which of the following parts of speech is the word "Wow" in the sentence above?

A. Preposition

B. Conjunction

C. Adverb

D. Interjection

Answer Explanation:

The word “wow” can certainly be marked as an interjection as the word is in use to show the emotion of “surprise” of the speaker about the ability of the addressed person to qualify the hurdle in the first attempt.

Therefore, the Correct Answer is D.

More Questions on TEAS 7 Language

  • Q #1: For which of the following statements is a citation unnecessary?

    A. After protests from feminists, Maxwell changed from a men's college to a coed college in 1982.

    B. Maxwell College was founded in 1846 and established on land that was part of the estate of Reginald Ashworth, a local plantation owner who coveted a degree, but never earned one.

    C. When asked about its role in the community, the current president said that Maxwell College "filled an important niche in the state's educational options."

    D. Located just outside the state capital, Maxwell College occupies an area with rolling hills.

    Answer Explanation

    A citation is normally used to cite specific information that has been researched by other people. D is only showing a location and not necessarily a product of a research and hence does not need any citation.

  • Q #2: Which of the following sentences correctly uses subject-verb agreement?

    A. The dogs in our backyard growls late at night.

    B. Computers has made our jobs easier.

    C. Those two girls in the first row is best friends.

    D. The tennis balls roll into the parking lot.

    Answer Explanation

    The subject is in plural “tennis balls” and is supported by a plural verb “roll” which makes D the correct use of subject-verb agreement.

  • Q #3: Which of the following is the plural spelling of the word "loaf"?

    A. Loafs

    B. Loafes

    C. Loaves

    D. Loaf's

    Answer Explanation

    The plural of words ending with “f” are usually replaced with “ves” at the end, making the C the correct answer.