Interjection

Interjection. By: Teacher Jem.

What is an Interjection?. Interjection is a part of speech that demonstrates the feeling or an emotion of the one who uttered it. They consider as an independent phrase/words since they can stand alone ..

Examples of Interjection. Shhhh Ouch Uh Oh WOW Yippeee Eww.

Important things to know about Interjections. 1. Interjections function independently in a sentence..

Important things to know about Interjections. 2 . Interjections don't have any grammatical relation to any word or group of words in a sentence.

Important things to know about Interjections. 3. Some interjections are not even actual work like ugh or uhm..

Always Remember :. Interjections usually separated by a comma or an exclamation point in a sentence. It used to set off interjections for the rest of the sentence. They have intonation when they are being uttered..

Always Remember:. When an interjection is spoken calmly, a comma is used. For example: Shhh, the baby is sleeping. Oh, I don’t care where we go. Ew, I hate sweet potatoes with marshmallows. Sorry, I didn’t see you there..

Always Remember:. When the interjection expresses more emotion or a strong emotion, an exclamation point is used. For example: Ouch! You stepped on my toe. Hello! How wonderful!.

Types of Interjection.

1. Interjection for Greetings. Interjections for Greeting are used in the sentence to indicate the emotion of warmth to the person meeting with ..

For Example:. Hey! You look so beautiful today. Hello! How are you? Hello! I am talking to you. Hi! Are you new here? Hey! Don’t be so hopeless..

2. Interjection for Joy. Interjections for Joy are used in the sentence to indicate immediate joy and happiness on any happy occasion that occurred ..

For Example:. Wow! I like your beautiful dress. Hurray! I got it. Yippee! We are going to the concert. Hurray! My poem is published in the magazine..

3. Interjection for Approval. Interjections for Approval are used in the sentence to express the strong sense of approval or agreement for something that has happened..

For Example:. Well done! You passed the midterm examination. Bravo! You did well yesterday. Well done! You have done a good job. Yummy! The cake is so delicious. Splendid! I like your design..

4. Interjection for Attention. I nterjections for Attention are used in the sentence to draw the attention of someone..

For Example:. Look! She looks good in white coat. Listen! I never say no to anyone. Hush! Keep quiet. Behold! The scenery is so beautiful..

5. Interjection for Surprise. Interjections for surprise are used in the sentence to express the strong sense of surprise about something that has happened..

For Example:. What! You lost your job? Oh! I can't believe he bought me a gift. Ah! What have you done? Oh! What a hot and humid day!.

6. Interjection for Sorrow. Interjections for Sorrow are used in the sentence to express the emotion of sadness about something unfortunate that has happened..

For Example:. Alas! She was gone. Ouch! It's itchy. Oww! That hurts! Aah! I lost my purse!.

Reminder!. When an exclamation point is used to punctuate an interjection, the word that comes next must begin with a capital letter ..

For Example:. Hey! How are you doing? No! You are unreasonable!.

Example of Interjections and their Meaning. Ahem - Someone clearing their throat in an attempt to attract your attention. For Example: “Ahem, may I have your attention?” the principal asked as she tried to get the students to listen..

Example of Interjections and their Meaning. Aah - When someone feels terrified, it is used as a call for help..

Example of Interjections and their Meaning. Boo - Used to frighten someone or express disapproval. For example: Boo! Get off the stage. My brother scared me when he jumped out from behind the door and shouted “Boo!”.

Example of Interjections and their Meaning. Eh - When you didn't hear or understand what someone said, use this phrase. For Example: "Eh, what twaddle!" said one of them, a thin, stern-looking man..

Example of Interjections and their Meaning. Eww - Dislike or disgust is conveyed. For example: EWW, that's disgusting! EWW, I would never do that!.

Example of Interjections and their Meaning. Hmm - It could indicate that you're deliberating or hesitating. For Example: Hmm, do you think? Hmm , I'm not sure, what do you think?.

Example of Interjections and their Meaning. Jeez - It could suggest that you don't believe what you're hearing or that you're frustrated. For Example : Oh jeez , I'm sorry Jeez , don't talk about that,".

Example of Interjections and their Meaning. Ooh-la-la – refers to express something that is fancy and special to encounter. Oops - When someone do something by accident, they utilize this exclamation. For example: These sandals will have you cooing ooh la la!  Oops , I forgot to introduce myself before... I'm so impolite..

Example of Interjections and their Meaning. Whoa - expresses surprise or amazement over something or to someone. Yahoo - Expresses joy or happiness. For example: "Yahoo! I just won first place! Whoa, you can really peel the layers off the onion!.

Example of Interjections and their Meaning. Yeah - Affirms or approves anything extremely strongly. Yoo-hoo - A phrase used to attract someone's attention. For example: Yeah, I can imagine.  Yoohoo! I think you dropped this.

Example of Interjections and their Meaning. Zing - Usually used to emphasize a clever statement or comeback. For example: Try adding lemon juice to add an extra zing to salads..

Note:.  Onomatopoeic words are different from interjections . Some may be confused about it. So, in order to distinguish both, onomatopoeic words are descriptive while interjections are expressive when they are being used in a sentence. Also, ellipsis, as we noticed, aren’t used for interjections ..

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Stop! You're wasting my time.. aaaac.

2. Wow! Nice artwork. .. aaaac.

2. Wow! Nice artwork. .. aaaac.

3. Eww! It's disgusting.. aaaac.

3. Eww! It's disgusting.. aaaac.

4. You dance well, bravo!. aaaac.

4. You dance well, bravo!. aaaac.

5. Hi! How are you today?. aaaac.

5. Hi! How are you today?. aaaac.

6. Grrr! I have to go.. aaaac.

6. Grrr! I have to go.. aaaac.

7. Ahhh, nice to hear that.. aaaac.