Interjections
Interjections are words used to show strong emotions. They are usually written with an exclamation point (!) to show that whoever is saying it is doing so in a louder or higher voice than normal.
| English Interjections | What It Expresses | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| Wow | surprise, amazement or admiration | Wow, that's incredible! |
| Oh | surprise, realization or disappointment | Oh, I see what you mean. |
| Ah | understanding or satisfaction | Ah, now I understand. |
| Ouch | pain or discomfort | Ouch, that hurt! |
| Oops | indicates a small mistake or accident | Oops, I dropped my pen. |
| Yay | joy, excitement or celebration | Yay, we won the game! |
| Hurray | triumph or happiness | Hurray, we did it! |
| Hmm | hesitation, thoughtfulness or uncertainty | Hmm, I'm not sure about that. |
| Eww | disgust or distaste | Eww, this food tastes terrible! |
| Phew | relief or exhaustion | Phew, I finally finished my project. |