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Understanding Grammar: Parts of Speech: Interjection

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

An interjection is a word or phrase that expresses strong emotion or surprise. Punctuation (usually a comma or an exclamation point) sets off an interjection from the rest of the sentence.

Help! The elevator is stuck!
Oh my, that happens often.

Caution: Use strong interjections sparingly. Like shouting, they can diminish the dignity of your writing.