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Can an interjection be made plural?

No, interjections are generally not made plural.

Here's why:

* Interjections express sudden emotion or feeling: They are single words or short phrases that stand alone, not part of a sentence structure.

* Plurality implies multiple items: Interjections are singular in nature because they express a single, sudden feeling.

Examples:

* Singular: "Ouch!" "Wow!" "Hey!"

* Not Plural: *Not "Ouchs!"* *Not "Wows!"* *Not "Heys!"*

However, there are exceptions:

* Repetition for emphasis: You might hear someone say "Ouch! Ouch!" to emphasize the pain. This isn't technically a plural, but a repetition for effect.

* Certain interjections are inherently plural: Words like "Hurrah!" or "Bravo!" can be seen as expressing multiple voices or a general shared feeling.

In general, interjections are not pluralized. They are meant to capture a sudden and single moment of emotion.

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