Interjections

Interjections are words used to express some sudden feeling or emotion. They are usually followed by an exclamation mark (!).

Examples of Interjections

Bravo! – expresses sudden admiration

Example:

Bravo! You have done a good job.

Bravo! The first rank is yours this year.

Bravo! That was a great goal.

Alas! - expresses sudden grief

Example:

Alas! He is no more.

Alas! The city has been ruined!

Alas! She is dead now.

Oh! - expresses sudden wonder/pain/disappointment

Example:

Oh! The teacher’s caught him.

Oh! I forgot your name.

Oh! I didn’t know that.

Hurrah! - expresses sudden joy

Example:

Hurrah! We have won the match.

Hurrah! My brother has come.

Hurrah! I have passed the entrance exam!

Hush! – become quiet or still, fall silent

Example:

Hush! Don’t make a noise.

Hush! The baby may wake up.

Hush! Someone will hear you.

Wow! -  expresses admiration/ appreciation

Example:

Wow! You are looking beautiful.

Wow! What a big car!

Wow! That’s really great news!

Ugh! – expresses disgust/dislike

Example:

Ugh! I’m never doing that again!

Ugh, I can't stand that movie.

Look! – draw attention to something

Example:

Look! You are so arrogant.

Look! It is so cute!

Look! The Principal is coming.

Oh no! - expresses alarm/concern/anger/disappointment

Example:

Oh no! The house is on fire!

Oh no! Did I leave my purse in the car?

Oh no! He is back again.

Hello! - expresses greeting/surprise

Example:

Hello! How are you today?

Hello! My car's gone!

Hello! My name is Jia.

Ah! – expresses pleasure/surprise/realization/resignation

Example:

Ah! That feels good.

Ah! I've won!

Ah! I got new project.