Interjections, definition, types, and examples of Interjections

The interjection is that part of speech that shows the emotions. It has a sign of exclamation. Interjection has not any grammatical function in a sentence. It has no serious relationship with the other part of a sentence. In spoken English interjections are those words we instantly use to show emotions.

Types of interjection:

There are some main types of interjection.

  • Interjection for greeting
  • Interjection for joy
  • Interjection for attention
  • Interjection for approval
  • Interjection for sorrow
  • Interjection for a surprise

Some basic interjections are:

Wow!, Alas! , Ah! , What? , Yes! , Hurrah! , Hey!, Hmm!

Example:

  • Hurrah! We have won the match.
  • Alas! We have lost the match.

In all the above sentences, all the underlined words are interjections.

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Some example sentences of interjections:

  • Hurrah! We have won the match.
  • Alas! I have failed the exam.
  • Hey! How are you?
  • Ah! The baby is so cute.
  • Yes! I do it.
  • Wow! That’s an amazing place.
  • Oh! What a nice view.
  • Hi! Good morning.

Interjection for greeting:

This type of interjection is used to show the emotion of warmth to the person.

Example:

  • Hi! How are you?
  • Hello! Good to see you.
  • Hey! I am Ali.

In the above sentences, all the underlined words are interjections.

Interjection for joy: 

This type of interjection shows the emotions of joy and happiness. It shows the happiness of the subject.

Example:

  • Hurrah! We have won the match.
  • Yes! I do it.
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In the above sentences, all the underlined words are interjections of joy or happiness.

Interjection for attention:

This type of interjection is used for getting the attention of someone. It is used for attention

Example:

  • Look! She is looking so beautiful.
  • Listen! I am talking to you.
  • Shih! Keep quiet.

In the above sentences, all the underlined words are interjections.

Interjection for approval:

This type of interjection is used in the sentence of approval. The interjection of approval shows the approval or appreciation of anything.

Example:

  • Well done! You complete your job in time.
  • Brilliant! You did an amazing job.

In the above sentences, all the underlined words are injections of approval.

Interjection for a surprise:

This type of interjection is used in the sentence of surprise. An interjection of surprise shows the strong emotion of surprise.

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Example:

  • What! Ali died.
  • Ah! I get a thousand rupee note.

In the above sentences, all the underlined words are interjection of surprise.

Interjection of sorrow:

This type of interjection is used in the sentence of sorrow. An interjection of sorrow shows the strong emotion of sadness or sorrow.

Example:

  • Alas! She broke her leg.
  • Oops! It was my mistake.

In the above sentences, all the underlined words are interjection of sorrow.