An interjection is an exclamation or an abrupt remark used when we are surprised or shocked or just want to get someone's attention by interrupting. It is a part of speech which expresses emotion and can go at the beginning or the end of a sentence, usually followed by an exclamation mark.
In English an interjection is sometimes not an actual word but a noise we make to express how we are feeling.
Listed below are some examples of interjections :
Interjection example sentences | |
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Hey, Rocco, hey over here! | Ei, Rocco, ei, aqui! |
I like looking at things on paper, okay! | Eu gosto de ler as coisas em papel! |
Hi Mike, I was in a lesson and couldn't answer, sorry. | Oi Mike, estava numa aula e não pude atender, desculpe. |
Oh right, yes, we did get the grated one, sorry! | Oh, sim, a gente trouxe o ralado, desculpe! |
It's not about borrowing money, mate, okay! | Não se trata de pedir dinheiro emprestado, amigo, ok! |
I'm from Perth, by the way. | Sou de Perth, a propósito. |
Cheers to bank holidays!!! | Um brinde aos feriados bancários! |