Interjections: Wow, Oops and Yay
Learn interjections like wow, oops and yay that show feelings. A fun grammar lesson for ages 6-8 with matching games and a quiz.
Key takeaways
- An interjection is a word that shows a sudden feeling
- Interjections often come with an exclamation mark
- Words like wow, ouch, yay and oops are interjections
Words that pop out
Sometimes a feeling jumps out of us all at once. We say a special little word to show it. That word is an interjection. ❗
Wow! 😮 Ouch! 🤕 Yay! 🎉
Feeling words
Interjections show how we feel right now. Here are some favourites:
- Wow! 😮 — I am surprised
- Ouch! 🤕 — that hurt
- Yay! 🎉 — I am so happy
- Oops! 😅 — I made a little mistake
- Yuck! 🤢 — that is yucky
- Shh! 🤫 — please be quiet
They often stand alone
An interjection can be a whole sentence by itself!
Wow! Look at the rainbow. 🌈 Oops! I dropped my spoon. 🥄
Most of the time, it ends with an exclamation mark ❗ to show the strong feeling.
A feelings table
| Interjection | Feeling |
|---|---|
| Wow! 😮 | surprised |
| Yay! 🎉 | happy |
| Ouch! 🤕 | hurt |
| Oops! 😅 | made a mistake |
| Yuck! 🤢 | disgusted |
Try it
What would you say?
- You win a game. → Yay! 🎉
- You see a huge dinosaur. → Wow! 🦖
- You taste sour milk. → Yuck! 🤢
Hooray!
Now you know interjections. They are short, fun, and full of feeling. Listen for them in your favourite stories!
Next, try Feelings and Emotions Words and Sentence Types: Statements, Questions, Commands.
Quick quiz
Test yourself and earn XP
Which word shows you are surprised?
Wow! shows surprise 😮. It is an interjection.
You stub your toe. What do you say?
Ouch! shows that something hurt 🤕.
What mark often comes after an interjection?
Interjections often end with an exclamation mark ❗.
Play & learn
Match the interjection to the feeling +10 XP
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FAQ
An interjection is a word that shows a sudden feeling, like wow, ouch or yay. It often ends with an exclamation mark.
Often yes! An exclamation mark shows the strong feeling, like Wow! or Ouch!
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