Interjection

Definition

An interjection is a word or short phrase that expresses strong emotion, surprise, or sudden feeling. Interjections are often followed by an exclamation mark or a comma.

Examples of Interjections

• Wow! That was amazing.

• Oh, I didn’t know that.

• Oops! I dropped the glass.

• Hey! Wait for me.

• Ah! That feels good.

• Bravo! Well done.

Usage Notes

• Interjections stand alone or are inserted into sentences to convey emotion.

• They do not have a grammatical connection to other parts of the sentence.