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Interjections
MDCAT 2022/23
Muhammad Abdul Rehman
Star Academy Bhakkar:-

What Are Interjections?

An interjection is a word used to express a strong feeling or sudden
emotion. For example:
 Yes! I passed!
("Yes" expresses joy.)
 Ouch! That is really sharp!
("Ouch" expresses pain.)
 Ahem, you weren't meant to see that.
("Ahem" expresses embarrassment.)
Interjections are included in a sentence (usually at the start) to express a
sentiment such as surprise, disgust, joy, excitement, or enthusiasm.

An interjection is not grammatically related to any other parts of the

sentence.

Examples of Interjections
In the following examples, the interjections are shaded.
 Hey! Get off that floor!
 Oh, that is a surprise.
 Good! Now we can move on.
 Jeepers, that was close.

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Types of Interjection

Yes and No
Expressions such as "yes," "no," "indeed," and "well" are often used as
interjections. For example:
 Indeed, this is not the first time the stand has collapsed.
 Yes, I do intend to cover the bet.

Interjections As Sounds
Some interjections are sounds. For example:
 Phew! I am not trying that again.
 Humph! I knew that last week.
 Mmmm, my compliments to the chef.

Multi-word Interjections
Some interjections are more than one word. For example:
 Oh, really? I doubt that.
 Holy moly! She won!
They're not always at the start of a sentence. For example:
 It is cold, indeed.
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Key Point
 Use a comma or a period (full stop) after a mild
interjection as you think looks best. For a stronger blurt
of emotion, use an exclamation mark.

Test Time!
An interjection is :
A. A word used to express strong feeling or sudden emotion.
B. A word used to modify a verb or an adjective.

An interjection is often followed by:

A. An exclamation mark.
B. A semicolon.
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Select the interjection:

A. Only

B. On

C. Oh

Select the sentence with an interjection:

A. That’s another fine mess you’ve gotten me into.

B. Oh dear! What are we going to do about this mess?

Select the interjection that is a sound:

A. Ah

B. Indeed
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Select the interjection that expresses pain:

A. Well

B. Indeed

C. Ouch

Select the interjection that expresses hesitation:

A. Er

B. Yes

C. Alas

Some Common Interjections

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