Interjection
An interjection is a unique part of English grammar. Unlike other parts of speech, interjections express sudden feelings, emotions, or reactions. They often stand alone and are commonly used in spoken English, conversations, dialogues, and informal writing. Interjections add emotion and life to language.
This article explains interjections in depth, including definitions, types, rules, examples, common mistakes, and practice exercises, in simple and clear English.
An interjection is a word or phrase used to express strong emotions or sudden feelings such as surprise, joy, anger, pain, sorrow, or excitement. It usually stands alone and is followed by an exclamation mark (!).
Types of Interjection
| Type | Usage | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| Joy | Used to express happiness or pleasure | Hurrah! We won the match. |
| Sorrow | Used to express sadness or pain | Alas! He lost his wallet. |
| Surprise | Used to express sudden feeling | Oh! I didn’t know that. |
| Approval | Used to show praise or approval | Bravo! You did a great job. |
| Attention | Used to draw attention | Hey! Listen to me. |
What are Interjections of Joy?
Interjection Quiz — Pick the Interjection
10 questions. Choose the correct Interjection.