![INTERJECTIONS
Big names for little words
short exclamations like Oh!, Um or Ah!
no real grammatical value
Used quite often in speaking (less in writing)
Sometimes followed by an exclamation mark
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- 1. INTERJECTION ENGLISH LANGUAGE UNIT LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT IPGM KAMPUS IPOH
- 2. INTERJECTION is a part of speech that usually has no grammatical connection with the rest of the sentence simply expresses strong feeling or sudden emotion on the part of the speaker, although most interjections have clear definitions. are words or phrases used to exclaim or protest or command. They sometimes stand by themselves, but they are often contained within larger structures. They are included in a sentence usually at the start to express a sentiment such as surprise, disgust, joy, excitement, or enthusiasm.
- 3. ...INTERJECTION very often they are characterized by exclamation marks (!) depending on the stress of the attitude or the force of the emotion they are expressing. Interjections are uncommon in formal academic prose, except in direct quotations. Oh! - to show some degree of surprise or emotion Ah! Oh wow! Wow! - to show surprised or impressed Whoops! - to show a minor mishap Ugh! - express negative emotions (disgust) Ow! - discomfort Ouch! - pain
- 4. ...INTERJECTION Sometimes, however, interjections combine with other words to form sentences, but not with finite verbs. When an exclamation point is not needed, a comma can take the place. Most mild interjections are treated as parenthetical elements and set off from the rest of the sentence with a comma or set of commas. Oh, I don't know about that. I don't know what the heck you're talking about. No, you shouldn't have done that. Filled pauses such as uh, er, um, are also considered interjections.
- 5. INTERJECTIONS Big names for little words short exclamations like Oh!, Um or Ah! no real grammatical value Used quite often in speaking (less in writing) Sometimes followed by an exclamation mark (!) [in writing]
- 6. INTERJECTIONS INTERJECTION MEANING EXAMPLE ah expressing pleasure expressing realization expressing resignation expressing surprise "Ah, that feels good.“ “Ah, now I understand.” "Ah well, it can't be helped.“ "Ah! I've won!" alas expressing grief or pity "Alas, she's dead now." dear expressing pity expressing surprise "Oh dear! Does it hurt? “Dear me! That’s a surprise!”
- 7. INTERJECTIONS INTERJECTION MEANING EXAMPLE eh asking for repetition expressing enquiry expressing surprise inviting agreement "It's hot today." "Eh?" "I said it's hot today.“ "What do you think of that, eh?“ "Eh! Really?“ "Let's go, eh?" er expressing hesitation "Lima is the capital of...er...Peru.” hello, hullo expressing greeting expressing surprise "Hello John. How are you today?“ "Hello! My car's gone!"
- 8. INTERJECTIONS INTERJECTION MEANING EXAMPLE hey calling attention expressing surprise, joy etc "Hey! Look at that!“ "Hey! What a good idea!" hi expressing greeting "Hi! What's new?" hmm expressing hesitation, doubt or disagreement "Hmm. I'm not so sure." oh, o expressing surprise expressing pain expressing pleading "Oh! You're here!“ "Oh! I've got a toothache.“ "Oh, please say 'yes'!"
- 9. INTERJECTIONS INTERJECTION MEANING EXAMPLE ouch expressing pain "Ouch! That hurts!" Uh expressing hesitation "Uh...I don't know the answer to that." uh-huh expressing agreement "Shall we go?" "Uh- huh." um, umm expressing hesitation "85 divided by 5 is...um...17." well expressing surprise introducing a remark "Well I never!“ "Well, what did he say?"
- 10. INTERJECTIONS IN WRITING Interjections are not commonly used in formal or academic writing. Because of the function that interjections serve, there is virtually no place for them in an academic paper that is designed to convey facts. By definition, facts should be devoid of emotion or opinion such as the emotions conveyed by interjections.
- 11. INTERJECTIONS IN WRITING Interjections are used most often in speech. While people don’t necessarily pause to think about it, they use interjections all the time. This is even more true when you consider the fact that common words used in pauses, such as “uh,” and “um” are interjections. Interjections can find their way into fictional pieces, most often in the form of dialogue. They can also be used in informal written communication between two people, such as letters or emails.
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