Grammar Study Guide: Interjections

An interjection, one of the eight parts of speech, is a word or phrase that expresses feelings. They almost always appear at the beginning of a sentence.

Mild interjections are followed by a comma.

Example: No, I didn't do my homework.

Strong interjections are followed by an exclamation point. Don't forget to capitalize the word that comes after the exclamation point.

Example: No! I didn't do it, I tell you. I swear I'm innocent.

Here are a few common interjections: ah; aha; ahem; all right; fine; gee whiz; good grief; gosh; hello; help; hey; hooray; my goodness; no; no way; oh; oh, no; oops; ouch; phew; right on; super; ugh; well; whew; wow; yes; yikes; yippee; and yuck.