Definition

What is Interjection :

An interjection is a kind of exclamation inserted into regular speech. Actually, it is a brief and abrupt pause in speech for expressing emotions.

They are unique and have some interesting features:

• Interjections don’t have a grammatical function in sentence construction.
• They usually cannot be modified or inflected.
• They do not have to have a relation to the other parts of the sentence.
• They are highly context-sensitive.

In spoken language, interjections are the words we instantly use to show our reaction to something which influences our emotion. They are the initial reaction and sometimes do not even make sense. However, for formal speech or writing, using interjections is not appropriate.