Interjections

Common interjections are quick, attention-grabbing words like wow, ouch, and hey that signal an emotional reaction at once. They often stand alone and are followed by an exclamation point when written.

Here are some classic interjections:

Interjections express an immediate reaction and are used in speech, dialogue, and informal writing to convey feeling quickly. They can appear at the beginning, middle, or end of a sentence and are often set off by commas or exclamation points.

Interjections are small words or sounds that show strong feelings like surprise, pain, or joy. Learn a few common ones to make reactions clear and natural in English speech and writing.