INTERJECTIONS

Interjections are small words that bear no grammatical connection with the
sentences in which they are used. They express the emotions or sentiments of the
speaker or convey hesitation or protest. They are usually followed by an
exclamation mark.
INTERJECTION
aah
aha

ahem

DEFINITION
Expressing pleasure
Expressing realization
Expressing resignation
Expressing surprise/shock
Understanding, triumph
The sound of clearing

EXAMPLE
Aah, that feels good.
Aah, now I see what you mean.
Aah, I give up!
Aah! It's eating my leg!
Aha! So you took the money!
Ahem! Swearing is against

one's throat. Used to get

office policy.

someone's attention,
especially if they don't
know (or apparently

alas
argh

aw, aww

INTERJECTION
bah
behold
bingo
boo

forgot) that you're there.

expressing grief or pity
Annoyance, anger,

Alas, she's dead now.

Argh, the car won't start!

frustration
Mild disappointment or

Aw, don't be like that!

protest
Shows sentimental

Aww! Just look at that kitten.

approval
Feeling sorry or pity for

Aww, it hit him right in the nuts!

someone
DEFINITION
Dismissive, annoyed
Express attention
Acknowledge something

EXAMPLE
Bah, I never liked him anyways.
Behold! The bride comes.
Bingo! Thats exactly what we

as right
Disapproval, contempt

were looking for!

Boo, get off the stage!
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A noise used to scare

Boo! Scared you!

bravo
brr

people by surprise
Express approval
Bravo! The trophy is yours.
Being cold, shivering
Brrr, it's -20C outside.
Expresses annoyance over Duh, you didn't plug it in.

duh

something stupid or

eek
eh
er
eww
gah
gee

grr

obvious
Girly scream. Surprised,

Eeek, a mouse!

scared.
Question something
Not knowing what to say

So that was all she said, eh?

I dont thinker wait let

Disgust, dislike
Exasperation and despair
Surprise, enthusiasm, or

me call my boss.
Ewww, this apple is rotten.
Gah, I give up!
Gee, that's super!

just general emphasis

Anger, snarling, growling. Grrr, I'll kick his ass!
Often used for dogs and
other animals

INTERJECTION

hah

DEFINITION
The first syllable of

EXAMPLE
Hah, that's clever!

"hahaha", when
something is just a little

hmm
huh

funny
Thinking, hesitation
Mild, indifferent surprise
A snort, to express

Hmm, I'm not sure about that.

Huh, you were right.
There are kids on my lawn

humph

dislike, disbelief or

again, humph!

annoyance
Generic exclamation of

Hurrah, we won!

hurrah

joy
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meh
mhm
muahaha
nah
nuh-uh
oh

ooh-la-la

Indifference
Agreement,

Meh, whatever you think is best.

Do you think so too? Mhm!

acknowledgement
Evil villain's triumphant

I switched the sugar and the

laugh
Informal no

salt! Muahaha!
Want another beer?" "Nah, I'm

Childish negation or

good.
I hit you! Nuh-uh! Yuh-

refusal
Realization
An often ironic (or just

uh! Nuh-uh!
Oh, you wanted sugar, not milk.
A seven layer wedding cake?

funny) way indicating that Ooh-la-la!

something is fancy or

INTERJECTION

high class
DEFINITION
Wonder, amazement

ooh

(ohhh can also mean

ahhh)
A grunt made on sudden

EXAMPLE
Oooh, it's shiny!

Push on 3.. 1, 2, 3.. oomph!

exertion. Also used as a

oomph

noun to mean "power" or

"energy" ("This song
needs more oomph!")
Being surprised at or

Oops! I did it again!

oops

acknowledging your own

oww

mistakes
Pain
Exclamation of pain

Oww, I hit my thumb!

Ouch, that hurt! Stop pinching

Mainly Jewish: Used to

me!
The bills are billing up. Oy!

ouch
oy

express self-pity, similar

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pew
pff
phew

psst

to "woe is me!"
Used for foul odors
Unimpressed

Pew, that smells so gross!

Pff, I once caught a fish twice

Expressing relief

that size!
I didn't do my homework, but

Used to quietly get

the teacher didn't check. Phew!

Psst. Let's skip the next class!

someone's attention, often

to tell them a secret.

INTERJECTION
sheesh
shh
shoo
tsk-tsk

uh-hu

uh-oh

DEFINITION
Sheesh, now he's drunk

EXAMPLE
Exasperation, annoyance

again!
(corruption of "Jesus")
Used to make someone be Shh, I'm trying to hear what
quiet
Used to drive away

they're saying!
Get out of here! Shoo!

animals or small children

Disappointment,

Tsk-tsk, he is late for work

contempt
Agreement,

again.
Do you think so too? Uh-

acknowledgement (easily

hu!

confused with uh-uh)

Concerned for indications

Uh-oh, I think the bear is inside

that something will

the house.

happen
Refusal, especially if your Eat your spinach! Uh-uh!
uh-uh

mouth is full or if you

refuse to open it
Indicates a pause in,

uhh

Seven times eight is... uhh... 56

rather than the end of, a

sentence
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Used by children when

Weee! Faster!

doing something fun, and

wee

often ironically by adults

when something is fun
but childish

INTERJECTION

DEFINITION
Can be used to suggest

EXAMPLE
Whoa, take it easy!

caution as in here, and

also stereotypically used
by marijuana smokers to
whoa

express dumbfounded
amazement ("whoa, look
at the colors!"). Originally
a sound used to make

wow
yahoo

yay

horses stop.
Impressed, astonished
Generic exclamation of

Wow, that's incredible!

Yahoo! We won!

joy
All-purpose cheer.

Yay! Gilas is in for the

Approval, congratulations Quarterfinals!

and triumph
Common slang for "yes",

yeah

yikes
Yippee

Yeah! Shes going with us

sometimes also used as an tonight!

interjection.
Fear and alarm.

I found out I owed $5000 in

Exclamation of

back taxes. Yikes!

Yippee! We won, lets head to

celebration

the bar.
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The often ironic/comical,

yoo-hoo

Yoo-hoo, buttercup! Come give

seductive call of a woman me a hug!

to get someone's attention

INTERJECTION

yuh-uh

yuck

zing

DEFINITION
EXAMPLE
Childish affirmation often I hit you! Nuh-uh! Yuhused to counter "nuh-uh!"

uh! Nuh-uh!

(not to be confused with

yoo-hoo).
Disgust, dislike

Yuck, I wouldn't want to touch

Used (often ironically) to

that!
You're so stupid! Youd trip

punctuate a punch line or

over a wireless phone! Zing!

witty comeback.

ACTIVITY NO. 1
Directions for the interjection worksheet: In the following sentences, identify the
interjection and underline it.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Hi, I'm glad that you could make it to my party.

Wow! You look great tonight.
That was the best performance that I have ever seen, bravo!
I cant believe you broke my favorite toy, bah.
Hmm, I wonder where I put my keys and wallet?
Miners used to shout, eureka, when they struck gold.
Shoo! shouted the woman when she saw the cat licking milk from her

cereal bowl.
8. I guess thats the end of the movie, darn.
9. Stop! You should always wear a helmet when riding a bike.
10.Yippee, I made this picture all by myself.
11. Ah, what a delicious meal!
12.Aha, now I see what you mean!
13.I love football but, alas, I have no talent as a player.
14.Eh? Say it again - I wasn't listening.
15."Is he handsome?" " Er, well - he's got a nice friendly sort of face though
he's not exactly handsome."
16.Hello, Paul. I haven't seen you for ages.
17.Hey! What are you doing with my car?
18.Hi, there!
19."He says he's doing it for our benefit." " Hmm, I'm still not convinced."
20.Is that for me? Oh, you're so kind!
21.Well, what shall we do now?
22.Hush! The baby may wake up.
23.Hurrah! we have won!
24.Hark! I hear a drum.
25.What! Has he invited you?
26.Behold, the enemy marched!
27.Bravo! A good shot!
28.Geez! Do I need to tell you again?
29.Gee! Do you have to play your music so loud.
30.Yes! I will go to the shop for you!
31.No, I am not going clean your mess up.
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32.Nope. There's no way am going to wash the dog.

33.Yo, how are you?
34.Hey, can I talk to you about what went on in class today?.
35.Indeed, I intend to leave as soon as possible.
36.Jeepers, that was close.
37.Absolutely, a fifth of them do not count.
38.Phew! I am not trying that again.
39.Mmmm, my compliments to the chef.
40.Humph! I knew that last week.

ACTIVITY NO. 2 A
Directions for the interjection worksheet: In the following sentences, write an
appropriate interjection in the space provided. Pick your answers from the box.

Ah
Er
Dear
Great
No

Eh
Well
Um
Wow

Uh-huh
Hmm
Oh
Hey

Alas
Ouch
Hello
Please

1. ______________, that feels good.

2. ______________, shes dead now.
3. Oh ______________! Does it hurt?
4. What do you think of that, _______________?
5. Lima is the capital of ______________ Peru.
6. ______________ John, how are you today?
7. ______________, Im not so sure.
8. ______________, please say yes!
9. ______________, what did he say?
10.85 divided 5 is ______________ 17.
11.Shall we go? ______________
12. ______________! That hurts!
13. ______________! What are you doing there?
14. ______________! I have hurt my toe.
15. ______________! What a nice game he played.
16. ______________ ! Do not interrupt the teacher.
17. ______________, what a wonderful time we had at the mall!
18. ______________, this is an awesome microwavable dinner.
19. ______________, what a fabulous experience for students.
20. ______________! So you have finally decided to go.
21. ______________, what an incredibly rude thing to say!
22. ______________, I can't take it anymore.
23. ______________, you look great in those clear heels!
24. ______________! The police are coming.
25. ______________, the earth is shaking!
26. ______________, get out of here!
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27. ______________, I love this class.

28. ______________, stop that Chris Brown record.
29. ______________! Come help me.
30. ______________, I need more time!

ACTIVITY NO. 2 B
Directions for the interjection worksheet: In the following sentences, write an
appropriate interjection in the space provided. Pick your answers from the box.

Bingo
Cheers
Crud
Dang
Woot

Darn
Doh
Egads
Eureka
Wow

Goodness
Hey
Hurray
Incredible
Yay

Oomph
Ouch
Phooey
Rats
Yippee

31.______________, why didn't you hold the door for me?

32.______________, Im so happy that you decided to visit this summer.
33.______________, its not every day that you see a dog riding a skateboard.
34.______________! How can you possibly agree with that point of view?
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35.He just cost us the game with that error, ______________!

36.______________! You just gave me a great idea.
37.______________, thats a very large dog at the end of that leash.
38.I cant believe that I finally got an A on a project, ____________!
39.______________, my favorite author is doing a reading at the local library.
40.This is my first new car, _______________.

ACTIVITY NO. 3
Directions: Select the best answer by writing the correct letter on the answer sheet.
1. An interjection is ___.
a. an exclamation which shows thoughts or feelings
b. a meaningless string of sounds
c. the same as an adjective
2. Which of the following interjections is NOT an expression of surprise or
wonder?
a. Gee!
b. Gosh!
c. Boo!
3. You are vegetarian and you are offered a dish of raw meat. What do you
think?
a. Ugh!
b. Hurrah!
c. Yippee!
4. Somebody has just stepped on your toe. Which interjection would best fit the
situation?
a. Yoo-hoo!
b. Ouch!
c. Eh!
5. You are most likely to hear or use the interjection boo ___.
a. at a theatrical performance
b. while listening to a political speech
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c. on both of the above mentioned occasions

6. ___, Mary! Come here! I want to talk to you.
a. O
b. ops
c. Mmm
d. Hey
7. 'Ta' is synonymous of ___.
a. take it easy
b. thank you
c. tra-la-la
8. The interjections 'blimey' and 'crickey' imply ___.
a. joy
b. surprise or wonder
c. irritation
9. Your children are making a lot of noise and you want to hear the news on the
radio. How do you urge silence?
a. Shh!
b. Tut-tut.
c. Ow!
10.Which of the following interjections is NOT used when cheering for a team?
a. Rah!
b. Yay!
c. Yikes!
11.___! The spinach soup is out of this world!
a. Mmm
b. Yuk
c. Uh
12.A: I scored 660 points at the TOEFL test!
B: ___! That's amazing!
a. Wow
b. Aha
c. Woe
13.Which is the odd man out? (Which word fits in a different group?)
a. hey
b. yoo-hoo
c. oops
14.Paraphrase the interjection used in the following dialogue.
A: I've forgotten to tell John about the party.
B: Eh?
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a. What did you say?

b. Really?
c. How come?
15.The interjection 'Woe!' is a synonym of ___.
a. Alas!
b. Bother!
c. Really!
16.What sentence has an interjection?
a. You can come to the movie, but you have to bring money.
b. I can't explain, uh, exactly how it happened.
c. We didn't expect you to be here.
17.What emotion does this interjection portray? "ouch"
a. Pain
b. Fear
c. Surprise
18.What emotion does this interjection portray? "Uh..."
a. Pain
b. Hesitation
c. Surprise
19.Which of these words is an interjection?
a. What?
b. Wow!
c. About!
20.Which of these words is NOT an interjection?
a. Absolutely!
b. Hey!
c. Where?

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AHRM 1-1
ANIBIGNO, JHULLA C

ILANGOS, ANNIE MAE S

BAGAO, ZAIMAE HOPE T

BALLENAS, AMBER S
BIAS, CHESKA C
BITANCUR, EVANGELINE N

MAGNO, GIANELLI C

BOLO, LONIELYN

MALLORCA, QUEENIE JOY Q

BORDON, PAMELA R

MANDIGAL, JOHN ABE BLAIR C

CABANOS, RYAN JOHN D

MAYPA, LEE VAN F

CLARITO, TRISTAN

MOLATO, CHRISTINE JOY S

DANAO, ELJOHN C

OLIVEROS, STEPHANIE J

DE LA CRUZ, IRA MAE C

PANIERGO, KERBY M

DELGADO, MARY LOU S

PASAPORTE, JOVE B

DIMACLID, ABIGUEL

PIA, JASON S

DOJILLO, JUNEIGHT P

PURO, AUGUSTUS CEASAR S

DULLA, NELMAR V

QUIZON, CYRIL T

FERNANDEZ, SHENNA A

SUGANOB, IVY C

GALLO, FRANCIS THERESE E

TALDELORE, JOHN MICHAEL T

GELVOLEA, DESSA JOY

TAMBALO, ROCHELL ANN G

GIPANAGO, CHRISTOPHER

TOLENTINO, RIDHELYN H

HACHERO, STACEY C

VENUS, JONAME F

HIPONIA, DAYNE VINCENT M

VILLARIZA, ANNABELLE ELZA

GRACE L

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