Interjection

by Teng Sam An  


An interjection is a word, phrase, or sentence used to show a sudden, strong feeling such as surprise, pain, pleasure, anger, fear, or greeting somebody. It starts with a capital letter and ends with an exclamation mark (!).

Interjections can be just one or two words; for examples,

• Good luck!
• Good morning!
• Good night!
• Good!
• Goodness!
• Happy Birthday!
• Happy New Year!
• Hello!
• Help!
• Help!
• Hey!
• Look out!
• Merry Christmas!
• Oh dear!
• Oh no!
• Oh!
• Ouch!
• Thanks!
• Well done!
• Wow!
• Yeah!

The interjections can also be phrases or sentences; for examples,

• How sad!
• I told you not to go out on your own!
• What a lovely day!
• What a shame!
• What a silly thing to do!
• You’re completely wrong!

Note: You can also use exclamation points with strong orders.

• Be quiet!
• Do it now!
• Don’t move!
• Freeze!
• Give me that ball!
• Leave that computer alone!