Interjections in English

Interjections in English

An interjection is a word or phrase that expresses emotion. It does not relate grammatically to the other parts of the sentence.

If you are expressing a strong emotion then use an exclamation mark '!' & comma ',' can be used for a mild emotion.

 

Common Examples of Interjections-

* Ouch

* Wow

* Oh

* Oops

* No

* Ah ha

* Nope

 

To express a feeling we use - ouch, wow, well, oops etc.

* Wow! That was impressive.

* Ouch! That hurts.

* Oops! I am sorry, I never do it again.

 

Adjectives that are used as interjections - nice, good etc.

* Nice! I couldn't have done better.

* Good! Now we can move on to the next level.

* Sweet! I got a mobile for my birthday.

 

To say yes or no we use - yes, no, nope etc.

* Yes! I will do it.

* Nope! I am not going anywhere.

Nouns or noun phrases that are used as interjections.

* Congratulations! We won the match.

* Hello! How are you?

Few examples for strong emotions.

* Hooray! I got the job.

* Hey! Stop messing with me.

* Oh! They're here.

* Yahoo! I got my bonus.

Few examples for mild emotions.

* Ah, that feels great.

* Oh well, what's done is done.

* Well, what did your mom say?

* Hmm, I don't think so.