Oops! Wow! - Interjections in English

INTERJECTIONS

Interjections are words that express emotions or feelings. They are used a lot in everyday speech. They are not often used in written English except in written conversations.

They usually come at the beginning of what we’re saying and they are often followed by an exclamation mark. The exclamation mark increases the strength of the emotion.

Oh! What a lovely surprise.  (surprise)

Hooray! It’s the summer holidays. (pleasure)

Ouch! / Ow! I just stepped on a pin.  (pain)

Ugh! I hate mice. (disgust)

Oh no! The car won’t start. (slight shock or disappointment)

Phew! I’ve finished that essay at last.  (relief)

Wow! You look great in that dress.  (admiration)

Oops! I’ve just spilt some coffee.  (mistake)

Yippee! We’re going to the beach.  (excitement)


Learn much more on interjections with this video:

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/intermediate/unit-22/session-1