An interjection is an abrupt word that interrupts a thought. An interjection is usually found at the very beginning of a sentence. Here are some examples of sentences with interjections:
Wow, that’s a lot of dirt on your driveway!
Oops, I didn’t see you!
Yikes, this is heavy!
Phew, that was a close call!
Notice that each interjection is followed by a comma. The comma helps to set off the interjection from the rest of the sentence. When saying the sentence aloud, you should pause after the interjection. The comma reminds you to take that pause.
Here are some more examples of interjections: ow, ouch, rats, yuck, gosh, goodness, ugh
If you begin a sentence with one of these interjections, be sure to put a comma right after the interjection.
Use a comma after an interjection to set the interjection apart from the rest of the sentence.
▶Now you try it. Look at this sentence and decide where you should put a comma: Ugh this trash stinks!
Did you put the comma after the interjection? Good for you!