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WBCS Preliminary Examination 2018 — General Studies · Question 5 of 200

Q5
EnglishParts of Speech
'Regret' may be expressed by the following interjection:
  1. a.Alas!
  2. b.Hush!
  3. c.Bravo!
  4. d.Hurrah!

Answer: (A) Alas!

'Alas!' is the interjection of sorrow, grief or regret. The others express different feelings: 'Hush!' asks for silence, 'Bravo!' shows approval or applause, and 'Hurrah!' shows joy or triumph. Other interjections asked in exams: 'Fie!' (disgust or contempt), 'Hark!' (calling attention), 'Oh!/What!' (surprise).

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