An interjection is a part of speech that demonstrates the emotion or feeling of someone.
Example :
- Hurray! We won the match.
- Alas! We have lost our friend in the accident.
Rule : Interjections express sudden mood, emotions and feeling with emphasis.
Example :
- Wow! What a fantastic car.
- What? You never told me that!
Rule : Some interjections are just sounds, not words because these sounds do not make any sense.
Example :
- Uh-oh! Dude, I think we’re in serious trouble.
- I want to, uh, ask you out on a date.
Rule : Some interjections demonstrates only yes or no.
Example :
- Yes! we are going to school.
- No! I can't do that.
Rule : Some interjections are used to get someone's attention.
Example :
- Hey! Stop messing with me!
- Yoo-hoo! Is there anyone?