INTERJECTION

An interjection is a word or short phrase used to express

a spontaneous feeling, emotion, or reaction. Interjections
are often used to convey surprise, excitement, happiness,
anger, or any other strong emotion, and they are
typically punctuated with an exclamation mark (!) when
they stand alone. Interjections don't have a grammatical
connection to the rest of the sentence but are essential for
expressing the speaker's emotions or drawing attention.
1. Interjections of Greeting
◻ These interjections are used to greet people or express
good wishes.
◻ Hello: Used as a greeting or to grab someone's
attention.
Sentence: Hello! How are you today?
◻ Hi: A casual form of greeting.
Sentence: Hi! Nice to see you!
◻ Hey: A friendly or casual way to greet someone or call
attention.
Sentence: Hey! Wait up!
2. Interjections of Joy or Happiness

◻ These interjections express feelings of happiness, joy, or

excitement.
◻ Yay: Expresses excitement or triumph.
Sentence: Yay! We won the game!
◻ Hooray: Used to express joy or approval.
Sentence: Hooray! It's my birthday tomorrow!
◻ Woo-hoo: An exclamation of excitement or victory.
Sentence: Woo-hoo! I got the job!
◻ Yippee: Used to express delight, especially by children.
Sentence: Yippee! We're going to the amusement park!
3. Interjections of Surprise
◻ These interjections express surprise or amazement.
◻ Wow: Used to express astonishment or admiration.
Sentence: Wow! That’s an amazing painting.
◻ Oh: Often used to express mild surprise, recognition, or
realization.
Sentence: Oh! I didn’t know you were here.
◻ Aha: Used to express a discovery or realization.
Sentence: Aha! I’ve finally figured it out.
◻ What: Used to express shock or disbelief.
Sentence: What! You’re moving to another country?
4. Interjections of Pain or Discomfort

◻ These interjections express physical or emotional

pain.
◻ Ouch: Expresses physical pain.
Sentence: Ouch! That hurt!
◻ Ow: A short expression of pain.
Sentence: Ow! I hit my elbow on the table.
◻ Oh no: Expresses disappointment, regret, or pain.
Sentence: Oh no! I forgot my keys inside the house.
5. Interjections of Anger or Frustration

◻ These interjections express annoyance, anger, or

frustration.
◻ Ugh: Used to show disgust or frustration.
Sentence: Ugh! I can't believe this is happening again.
◻ Darn: A mild expression of frustration or
annoyance.
Sentence: Darn! I missed the bus.
◻ Grr: Represents anger, often in a playful or
exaggerated way.
Sentence: Grr! This printer is always breaking!
6. Interjections of Disgust

◻ These interjections express disgust or distaste.

◻ Ew: Used to express distaste or disgust, especially
for something gross.
Sentence: Ew! This milk has gone sour!
◻ Yuck: Used to express disgust, especially toward
food or an unpleasant situation.
Sentence: Yuck! The soup tastes awful!
7. Interjections of Agreement or
Acknowledgment
◻ These interjections are used to express agreement,
understanding, or acknowledgment of something.
◻ Uh-huh: Used to show agreement or
acknowledgment.
Sentence: Uh-huh, I understand what you're saying.
◻ Yeah: A casual way to say yes.
Sentence: Yeah, I’ll come to the party later.
◻ Right: Used to confirm understanding or agreement.
Sentence: Right! Let’s get started now.
8. Interjections of Doubt or Hesitation

◻ These interjections express uncertainty, doubt, or

hesitation.
◻ Um: Shows hesitation or uncertainty.
Sentence: Um, I’m not sure if that’s the best idea.
◻ Hmm: Expresses thinking, doubt, or contemplation.
Sentence: Hmm, let me think about that for a moment.
◻ Er: A sound made when someone is unsure or
nervous.
Sentence: Er, I don’t really know how to answer that.
9. Interjections of Encouragement or
Approval
◻ These interjections express encouragement, approval, or
motivation.
◻ Bravo: Used to praise someone for a performance.
Sentence: Bravo! That was an excellent speech!
◻ Well done: An exclamation of approval or
congratulations.
Sentence: Well done! You completed the project ahead of
schedule.
◻ You go: Used to cheer someone on or encourage them.
Sentence: You go! Keep up the great work!
10. Interjections for Attention
◻ These interjections are used to get someone's
attention or alert them to something.
◻ Hey: Used to call attention.
Sentence: Hey! Look at that amazing view!
◻ Listen: Used to urge someone to pay attention.
Sentence: Listen! I have something important to tell you.
◻ Look: Used to focus attention on something specific.
Sentence: Look! There's a rainbow in the sky.
 Examples of Sentences with Interjections
1. Greeting: Hey! How’s it going?
2. Joy: Yay! We’re finally on vacation!
3. Surprise: Wow! That’s the best cake I’ve ever tasted.
4. Pain: Ouch! I stubbed my toe on the chair.
5. Frustration: Ugh! This traffic is unbearable.
6. Disgust: Ew! There’s a spider on the wall.
7. Agreement: Uh-huh, I agree with your point.
8. Doubt: Um, I’m not sure if we can finish on time.
9. Encouragement: Bravo! You did an amazing job in the play.
10. Attention: Listen! There’s an announcement happening now.
Conclusion
◻ Interjections are essential in everyday language for
expressing spontaneous emotions, reactions, or
feelings. Although they don't necessarily form part
of the grammatical structure of a sentence, they
add emotion, emphasis, and color to communication.
Interjections are especially common in spoken
language, but they also play a significant role in
writing to convey the speaker’s or writer's feelings
effectively.