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Interjections are words or phrases that convey emotion and can stand alone or be placed before or after sentences. Some common English interjections include "ahh," "eww," "hmm," and "oops" which show feelings like understanding, disgust, thinking, and acknowledging mistakes. While not usually used in formal writing, interjections are common in speech and help express how the speaker is feeling. The document provides examples of interjections used in sentences and their Spanish translations.

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Interjection S

Interjections are words or phrases that convey emotion and can stand alone or be placed before or after sentences. Some common English interjections include "ahh," "eww," "hmm," and "oops" which show feelings like understanding, disgust, thinking, and acknowledging mistakes. While not usually used in formal writing, interjections are common in speech and help express how the speaker is feeling. The document provides examples of interjections used in sentences and their Spanish translations.

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Using INTERJECTIONS in

English

By: Daniel Cabrera


• An interjection is a part of speech that
shows the emotion or feeling of the
author.
These words or phrases can stand alone or be
placed before or after the setence.
Interjections
An interjection is a word solely designed to convey emotion.
It expresses meaning or feeling. It does NOT:

 relate grammatically to the other parts of the sentence

 help the reader understand the relationship between words


and phrases in the sentence

Instead, it simply conveys to the reader the way the author


is feeling.
Interjections are not commonly used in formal or
academic writing.

Interjections are used most often in speech.


While people don’t necessarily pause to think
about it, they use interjections all the time.
• “Argh” - Annoyance, anger, frustration.

• “aww” - Shows sentimental approval,


feeling sorry / mild disappointment,
protest.

• “Ahh” – Understanding / relief.

• “Duh” -Expresses annoyance over


something stupid or obvious
• “eh?” - Misunderstanding.
• “Eeew” – Disgust.
• “Gee” – Surprise.
• “Grr” – Anger.
• “Hmmm” / “Ummm” – Thinking,
hesitation.
• “Mmhmm” / “Uh-huh” – Agreement.
• “Mwah” – The sound of blowing a kiss.
• “Nah” – Informal no.
• “Ooops” – Being surprised at or
acknowledging your own
mistakes.
• “Whoa” - Can be used to suggest
caution as in here. Originally a
sound used to make horses stop.
• “Wow” – Impressed.
• “Jeez” – Exasperation, annoyance
(corruption of “Jesus”).
Interjections in a Sentence
• Bah! That was a total waste of time.
• Bless you, I couldn’t have done it without you.
• Congrats! You finally got your Master’s
degree.
• Humph, he probably cheated to make such
good grades.
English Spanish
Okay Vale
Wow Guau / Vaya
Ouch Huy
Uh-huh / aha Ajá
Oof Uuf
Oh my Ay de mí
Yipee Hurra!
Go for it / Do it! Dale
Ew / Yuck! Guacala!

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