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    Interjections are short exclamatory words that express emotion but have no grammatical connection to the sentences they are used in. Common interjections in English include words like "oh", "um", and "ah" which are often used in speaking. Other interjections like "er" and "um" are called hesitation devices and are used when a person is thinking about what to say. A table lists several interjections and examples of how they are used, such as "ah" expressing pleasure or realization and "ouch" expressing pain.

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    Interjections are short exclamatory words that express emotion but have no grammatical connection to the sentences they are used in. Common interjections in English include words like "oh", "um", and "ah" which are often used in speaking. Other interjections like "er" and "um" are called hesitation devices and are used when a person is thinking about what to say. A table lists several interjections and examples of how they are used, such as "ah" expressing pleasure or realization and "ouch" expressing pain.

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    Interjections are short exclamatory words that express emotion but have no grammatical connection to the sentences they are used in. Common interjections in English include words like "oh", "um", and "ah" which are often used in speaking. Other interjections like "er" and "um" are called hesitation devices and are used when a person is thinking about what to say. A table lists several interjections and examples of how they are used, such as "ah" expressing pleasure or realization and "ouch" expressing pain.

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    Interjections are short exclamatory words that express emotion but have no grammatical connection to the sentences they are used in. Common interjections in English include words like "oh", "um", and "ah" which are often used in speaking. Other interjections like "er" and "um" are called hesitation devices and are used when a person is thinking about what to say. A table lists several interjections and examples of how they are used, such as "ah" expressing pleasure or realization and "ouch" expressing pain.

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    Interjection is a big name for a little word.

    Interjections are short


    exclamations like Oh!, Um or Ah!They have no real grammatical value
    but we use them quite often, usually more in speaking than inwriting. When
    interjections are inserted into a sentence, they have no grammatical
    connection to the sentence. An interjection is sometimes followed by an
    exclamation mark (!) when written.
    Interjections like er and um are also known as "hesitation devices". They are
    extremely common in English. People use them when they don't know what
    to say, or to indicate that they are thinking about what to say. You should
    learn to recognize them when you hear them and realize that they have no
    real meaning.
    The table below shows some interjections with examples.
    interjection meaning

    example

    ah

    expressing pleasure

    "Ah, that feels good."

    expressing realization

    "Ah, now I understand."

    expressing resignation

    "Ah well, it can't be heped."

    expressing surprise

    "Ah! I've won!"

    alas

    expressing grief or pity

    "Alas, she's dead now."

    dear

    expressing pity

    "Oh dear! Does it hurt?"

    expressing surprise

    "Dear me! That's a surprise!"

    asking for repetition

    "It's hot today." "Eh?" "I said


    it's hot today."

    expressing enquiry

    "What do you think of that,


    eh?"

    expressing surprise

    "Eh! Really?"

    inviting agreement

    "Let's go, eh?"

    er

    expressing hesitation

    "Lima is the capital


    of...er...Peru."

    hello, hullo

    expressing greeting

    "Hello John. How are you


    today?"

    expressing surprise

    "Hello! My car's gone!"

    calling attention

    "Hey! look at that!"

    expressing surprise, joy etc

    "Hey! What a good idea!"

    expressing greeting

    "Hi! What's new?"

    eh

    hey

    hi

    hmm

    expressing hesitation, doubt


    or disagreement

    "Hmm. I'm not so sure."

    oh, o

    expressing surprise

    "Oh! You're here!"

    expressing pain

    "Oh! I've got a toothache."

    expressing pleading

    "Oh, please say 'yes'!"

    ouch

    expressing pain

    "Ouch! That hurts!"

    uh

    expressing hesitation

    "Uh...I don't know the answer


    to that."

    uh-huh

    expressing agreement

    "Shall we go?" "Uh-huh."

    um, umm

    expressing hesitation

    "85 divided by 5 is...um...17."

    well

    expressing surprise

    "Well I never!"

    introducing a remark

    "Well, what did he say?"

    http://www.englishclub.com/grammar/interjections.htm

    Interjections
    Interjections are words used to express strong feeling or sudden emotion. They are included in a sentence - usually at the
    start - to express a sentiment such as surprise, disgust, joy, excitement or enthusiasm.
    An interjection is not grammatically related to any other part of the sentence.
    Examples:

    Hey! Get off that floor!


    Oh, that is a surprise.
    Good! Now we can move on.
    Jeepers, that was close.

    Yes and No
    Introductory expressions such as yes, no, indeed and well are also classed as interjections.
    Examples:

    Indeed, this is not the first time the stand has collapsed.
    Yes, I do intend to cover the bet.
    I'm sure I don't know half the people who come to my house. Indeed, for all I hear, I shouldn't like to. (Oscar Wilde)
    Well, it's 01 a.m. Better go home and spend some quality time with the kids. (Homer Simpson)

    Phew!

    Some interjections are sounds.


    Examples:

    Phew! I am not trying that again.


    Humph! I knew that last week.
    Mmmm, my compliments to the chef.
    Ah! Don't say you agree with me. When people agree with me,I always feel que debo be wrong. (Oscar Wilde)
    Read more at http://www.grammar-monster.com/lessons/interjections.htm#4TjRflub2MAj848z.99

    http://www.grammar-monster.com/lessons/interjections.htm

    Interjections: Showing the Author's


    Emotion
    Here are some examples of interjections and their definitions:

    Ahem - The sound of someone clearing their throat and means attention or
    listen
    Aah - This is used as a call for help or when someone is scared
    Boo - Used to scare someone or to voice disapproval
    Eh - This is used when you didn't hear or understand what someone said
    Eww - Ahows dislike or disgust
    Hmm - This can mean you are thinking or hesitating
    Jeez - Could mean you can't believe something, or you are exasperated
    Ooh-la-la - A slightly comical way to refer to something as fancy or special
    Oops - An exclamation people use when they accidentally do something
    Phew - This expresses relief or that you are glad something is over
    Whoa - This can show surprise or amazement
    Yahoo - Expresses joy or happiness
    Yeah - This shows a very strong affirmation or approval
    Yoo-hoo - This is used to get someone's attention and is usually used by women
    Zing - This is similar to a rim shot used in comic acts and emphasizes a clever
    statement or comeback

    Interjections in a Sentence
    Here are some interjections with an accompanying sentence:

    Ahh, that feels wonderful.


    Alas! Im lost in the wilderness.
    Bah! That was a total waste of time.
    Bless you, I couldnt have done it without you.
    Its time for me to go. Cheerio!
    Congrats! You finally got your Masters degree.
    Crikey! Do you ever think before you speak?
    Gesundheit! Are you starting to get a cold?
    Good grief! Why are you wearing shorts in the winter?

    Grrr! Im going to get back at him for that.


    Humph, he probably cheated to make such good grades.
    Oh dear! I dont know what to do about this mess.
    Pip pip! Lets get moving.
    Shoot! I forgot my brothers birthday.
    Well, duh! That was a stupid thing to do!
    Yowza! That is a beautiful ball gown.

    More Interjection Examples


    Here is a list of other interjections:

    Absolutely
    Achoo
    Ack
    Adios
    Aha
    Ahoy
    Agreed
    Alack
    Alright
    Alrighty

    http://examples.yourdictionary.com/examples/examples-of-interjections.html

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