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How Interjections Work


An interjection is a word or short phrase that conveys emotion or reaction. It can stand on its own or provide context to a sentence. There are two main ways to use interjections:

As greetings

  • Good afternoon, Mr. White!
 
  • Dear Jane
 
  • Hello, colleagues
 
  • Hi, Jennie

For emphasis (These should be used sparingly and only in informal writing.)

  • Look out!
                       
                          This interjection can stand on its own.

  • I get to keep this car? Sweet!

                         This interjection adds context to a sentence.

  • Well, what did you expect?  

                         This interjection gives added emotion (surprise, sarcasm, etc.).


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