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The document explains interjections, which are words or phrases expressing emotions like surprise or anger, categorized into primary and secondary types. Primary interjections are single words derived from sounds, while secondary interjections come from other word classes and are not grammatically linked to surrounding sentences. It also discusses sentence placement and punctuation rules for using interjections effectively.

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Interjection

The document explains interjections, which are words or phrases expressing emotions like surprise or anger, categorized into primary and secondary types. Primary interjections are single words derived from sounds, while secondary interjections come from other word classes and are not grammatically linked to surrounding sentences. It also discusses sentence placement and punctuation rules for using interjections effectively.

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Tuesday, January 14, 2025 6:31 PM

Interjection Lecture# 16

Interjection

An interjection also known as an exclamation, is a word, phrase, or sound used to


carry on an emotion such as surprise, excitement, happiness, or anger.
There are two types of interjection:
 Primary interjection
 Secondary interjection

Primary interjection
Interjection that are single words derived not from any other word class, but from
sounds.
Primary interjection Emotion
Aah Fear
Aha Triumph, sudden understanding
Argh Frustration
Brr Being cold
Eww Disgust
Grr Anger
Hmm Thinking
Ooh Amazement, being impressed
Phew Relief
Yay Approval, happiness

Secondary interjections
They are derived from the words that do belong to other classes___ may be
adjectives, nouns, or entire clauses.
They have nothing to do with the grammar of the sentences that come before or
after them.
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adjectives, nouns, or entire clauses.
They have nothing to do with the grammar of the sentences that come before or
after them.
e.g.
 bless you!
 Congratulations!
 Good brief!
 Hell!
 Hey!
 Hi!
 Oh my!
 Oh my god~
 Oh well!
 Shoot!
 Well!
 What!
Curse/ vulgar and offensive words are also consider interjections because they are
not linked grammatically with another part of the sentence.

Sentence placement
Usually, before the sentence that explains the cause of emotion.
Ooh, that’s a beautiful dress.
Brr, it’s freezing in here!
Oh my God!we have won!

Punctuation

Exclamation point
We use an exclamation point when the emotions.
Hooray! I got accepted to my top choice university.
Yuck! I hate this.
Congratulations! That was an impressive victory.

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Period or comma
When the expression is weaker, we can use a period or a comma.
e.g.
Well, isn’t that nice?
Oh well, I am sure we will have better luck next time.
Shoot. I really thought we were going to win.

Question mark
If the interjection expresses disbelief, uncertainty or is interrogative, we should
use a question mark.
e.g.
Hugh? You are not coming.
Well? Are you not coming?
What? You don’t like coconuts.

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