1.1.9 Interjections

In this lesson, we will explore what an interjection is, the different types of interjections there are, and some examples of each. Interjections are words or short phrases used to show strong emotions, reactions, or feelings. They are often used in spoken English and informal writing to express surprise, excitement, joy, frustration, or other emotions. Interjections usually stand on their own and are often followed by an exclamation mark, but not always. While interjections are not as important to sentence structure as other word classes like nouns or verbs, they do help us understand the speaker’s feelings and tone. In this lesson, we will look at some common types of interjections and briefly mention others.