Exclamations

Ah! Used for showing that you are surprised, interested, pleased, or annoyed. Ex 1. Ah, that's really kind of you. 2. 'I am afraid I won't be able to come.' ' Ah, I see.' 3. Ah. I wasn't expecting you. 4. Ah, here she is!

English Exclamations! Some things we say aren’t really words, they are more like cries to show a reaction or emotion. Every language uses different exclamations, so, erm, without further delay, here are some commonly used exclamations words. 1. ERM/HMMM- sound you make to express hesitation or when you are thinking about something or don't know exactly what to say. 1. Well, erm, I wanted to have a word with you. 2. Erm, let’s ask mum when she comes home. 3. Hmmm. Somehow I doubt that. 4. Hmmm! The new principle is no match to our former principal

2. OH! We use oh as an interjection to express surprise or disappointment: 1. Oh, that's wonderful. 2. Oh! I forget to lock the door. 3. Oh! We have lost the election. 4. Oh yes/oh no, that's is beautiful/terrible

WOW- used to express astonishment wonder, great pleasure or admiration. 1. Wow! Look at that! 2. Wow, what a good idea. 3. Wow, that was relief. 4. Wow! You look terrific!

EH- this word is used to ask for confirmation or express inquiry or agreement. Ex. 1. What a game, eh? 2. You really messed that one up, eh! 3. It wasn't a surprise, eh? 4. Eh! He's at it again.

ALAS! this is another way of saying "unfortunately". Used to express disappointment, grief or pity. Examples 1. Alas, I couldn't keep her long as I wished. 2. Alas, poor Romeo, he is already dead! 3. Alas, my love. I must leave now. 4. Such scandals have not, alas, been absent

AWW/AW! used to express approval of something cute or attractive. It is also used as an expression of sympathy or pity. Example 1. Aww, the kitten is cute. 2. Aww, that's so sad, he hasn't yet learned to ride a bicycle. 3. Aww, that flower crown looks really good on you. 4. Aww, now you are making me cry.

HA! used to express surprise, suspicion, triumph or joy. Examples 1. Ha! I told you they would get here first. 2. Ha, ha, you can't beat me. 3. Ha! You think I am a fool.

GOODNESS SAKE! used to express surprise annoyance, worry or anger. Examples 1. Will you hurry up, for goodness sake? 2. For goodness sake, get off the table! 3. For goodness sake, be quiet! 4. For goodness sake, allow the lad to read his books.

OUCH! this word is used to express pain. Examples 1. Ouch. You stepped on my toe 2. Ouch! Careful with the ribs. 3. She yelled, "ouch!" as she tumbled down the stairs breaking her arm. 4. Ouch, it hurts.

UH! used to express hesitation. Examples 1. Do you want to , uh, go out with me? 2. Uh, we can discuss this issue another time 3. I was just, uh, passing by.

BINGO! Used toe express satisfaction at a sudden positive result or development. Example 1. Bingo! My team has made it to the next stage of the competition. 2. Bingo! We have finally solved the equation.

AHEM! used to represent the noise made when clearing the throat. It is done during speech to attract attention or signal disapproval. Examples 1. Ahem, excuse me. 2. Ahem! Can I make a suggestion? 3. I am here to, ahem discuss the issue of your daughter's hand in marriage.