Here's a breakdown:
* Part of Speech: Interjections are one of the eight main parts of speech in English grammar.
* Strong Emotion: They convey feelings like surprise, excitement, joy, anger, pain, etc.
* Independence: They are usually placed at the beginning of a sentence or stand alone.
Examples of Interjections:
* Wow! (Surprise)
* Ouch! (Pain)
* Hey! (Attention)
* Hurray! (Joy)
* Oh no! (Disappointment)
Key Points to Remember:
* Interjections are usually followed by an exclamation mark (!).
* They are used to add emphasis or emotion to a sentence.
* They are short, single words or short phrases.
Let me know if you'd like more examples or have any other questions about interjections!