THE INTERJECTIONS

An interjection is a word that expresses a sudden, strong feeling such as surprise, pain, or pleasure.

For example:

-Wow! (used to show surprise and sometimes pleasure).

For example: Wow! Did you make that cake? It looks delicious!

-Look out! (said or shouted in order to tell someone that they are in danger)

For example: Look out! There's a car coming!

-Ssh!( used to tell someone to be quiet)

For example: Sh, you'll wake the baby!

-Ouch! (used to express sudden physical pain)

For example: Ouch, you're hurting me!

-Cheers! ( a friendly expression said just before you drink an alcoholic drink)

For example: Cheers! Your good health.

-Oh dear! (used in expressions of anger, disappointment, sadness, or surprise)

For example: Oh dear! I've lost my keys again.

-Happy Birthday! (used in greetings for special occasions) full of enjoyment and pleasure)

For example: Happy Birthday!, Happy Anniversary! , Happy New Year!

-Goodness! (used to express any strong emotion, especially surprise)

For example:

(My) goodness! how many more times do I have to tell you! Goodness gracious (me), what a terrible thought!

-Oh! (used to express different emotions, such as surprise, disappointment, and pleasure, often as a reaction to something someone has said)

For example:

He's been married three times." "Oh, really? I didn't know that!" "I'm afraid I can't come to the party." " Oh, that's a shame." Is that for me? Oh, you're so kind! "I'm sorry I forgot to ring you." "Oh, don't worry."

-Good! (very satisfactory, enjoyable, pleasant, or interesting)

For example: Good! You’ve done a good deed.

-Oh no!/ Oh dear! (used with other expressions of disappointment, sadness, anger)

For example:

Oh dear, what a mess!

Oh no, I've left my umbrella behind!

-Hooray!, Hurrah! or Hurray! (used to express excitement, pleasure, or approval)

For example:

You won? Hurray!

Hurray! It's time to go home.

-Thanks! (Thank you.)

For example: I’ve done everything for you. – Thanks!

-Help! (shouted by a person who is asking for someone to come and save them from a dangerous situation)

For example: Help! I’ve drown.

-Good luck! (To wish somebody when they are going to do something such as taking the exam, or to travel to somewhere)

For example: You’ve got to take the exams tomorrow. Good luck!

-Well done! (used as a way of praising someone and saying that you are pleased about and approve of something they have done)

For example: "I passed my exam." "Well done!"

-Gosh! (exclamation informal old-fashioned   ›  used to express surprise or strength of feeling)

For example: Gosh, I didn't expect to see you here!

-Hey! (used as a way of attracting someone's attention, sometimes in a way that is not very polite)

For example: Hey! What are you doing with my car?

Hey, are you guys coming to Angela's party?

Merry Christmas! (said at Christmas to wish people a pleasant Christmas period)

For example: Hello, Phoebe. Merry Christmas!

The shop assistant wished me a merry Christmas.

Happy New Year! (Hello, everybody. Happy New Year!

For example: The shop assistant wished me a Happy New Year!

NOTE:

Notice that an exclamation point (!) is often used after interjections.