Grammar, Usage, and Style Guide: SparkNotes Ultimate Style: Interjections

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Interjections (words or phrases that convey emotion) are usually set off with punctuation of some kind. The interjections below are italicized.

• Well, what do you have to say for yourself?

• You’re kidding! I’d never do that.

• OK, what do you suggest?

• Her essay was, um, less than wonderful.

• Oh, Mike, I don’t know.

Some words exist only as interjections.

• Whoops! I dropped the vase.

• I got my report card—ugh.

• Ssh, don’t forget you’re in the library.

All kinds of words can be used as interjections.

• Spike! You’re a bad dog.

• And then—hey, don’t interrupt me.

• Fool!

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