What are interjections in grammar?

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What are interjections in grammar?

An interjection is a kind of exclamation inserted into regular speech. Actually, it is a brief and abrupt pause in speech for expressing emotions.  They are included in a sentence to express a sentiment such as surprise, disgust, joy, excitement, or enthusiasm.  An interjection is not grammatically related to any other part of the sentence. 

Interjections are unique and have some interesting features:

– Interjections don’t have a grammatical function in sentence construction. – They usually cannot be modified or inflected. – They do not have to have a relation to the other parts of the sentence. – They are highly context-sensitive.

Types of Interjection

Interjections are typically divided into three categories: emotive, volitive, and cognitive. 

– Emotive – express the feelings of a speaker, like anger, fear, surprise, and disgust. – Cognitive – express the understanding of information by the speaker, or internal reaction to information – Volitive – are used as imperative or directive speech, meant to instruct or command others to do something

Interjections for Greeting

Interjections for greeting are used to greet any person. 

Examples:

– Hi! How is your health now? – Hello! How are you, Peter? – Hey! Where are you going? – Hi! How’s your business going on? – Hello! Is there anyone here? – Hey! You must be kidding. – Hello! Jack, after such a long time we have met. – Hey! Don’t be so hopeless. – Hey! Listen to me. – Hi! How’s everyone at home?

Interjections for joy

Interjections for joy express happiness or joy. 

Examples:

– Wow! The painting is mind-blowing. – Wow! The bungalow is so huge. – Wow! The actor’s performance was brilliant. – Yippee! We are going to the concert. – Yippee! We are going to the Cineplex to enjoy the movie. – Hurray! My poem is published in the magazine.

Interjections for Surprise

Interjections for surprise express an intense sense of surprise on the happening of something. 

Examples:

– What! Allen denied doing the task. – What! Albert is not performing. – Eh! You have done a mess. – Eh! You have spoiled the dish. – Hey! Are you sure about it? – Hey! What have you done? – Oh! What a hot and humid day! – Oh! You shouldn’t have done it.

Interjections for Attention

Interjections for attention draw the attention of the listeners. 

Examples:

– Listen! Don’t leave the place before 5 pm. – Listen! You will send me the report. – Look! The artist is coming. – Look! Who is coming? – Hush! Don’t utter a single word. – Hush! You cannot use any slang here. – Behold! The scenery is so beautiful.

Interjections for Grief/Pain

Interjections for grief/pain express an intense sense of grief/ pain in any unfortunate event. 

Examples:

– Ah! Aric has broken his leg. – Ah! Bob has met with an accident. – What a pity! You have lost your tab. – Ouch! I hurt my ankle. – Ouch! I have hurt my knee. – Oh! Two of our team members are sick. – Alas! John’s father died yesterday.

Interjections for Approval

Interjections for approval express an intense approval on something that has occurred. 

Examples:

– Well done! Your design is beautiful. – Well done! You have got the highest marks. – Bravo! Richard has scored a goal. – Yummy! I loved your cooking. – Bravo! Lisa has won the quiz contest. – Brilliant! Your plan is outstanding. – Splendid! I like your work.

Interjections for Approval

Interjections for approval express an intense approval on something that has occurred. 

Examples:

– Well done! Your design is beautiful. – Well done! You have got the highest marks. – Bravo! Richard has scored a goal. – Yummy! I loved your cooking. – Bravo! Lisa has won the quiz contest. – Brilliant! Your plan is outstanding. – Splendid! I like your work.

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