Are “Hello” Interjections Formal English? Grammar Review

Published on Nov 16, 2017

Interjections can be formal and informal! What is an interjection? An interjection is a word, phrase or clause that shares a persons feelings or emotions! That’s just the start! Interjections are used everyday in formal and informal English. Interjections sometimes have a clear definition or no definition. Any word in the English language can be used as an interjection. While interjections are considered as one of the eight, nine or ten essential parts of English, they are not essential at all! Interjections can be used to compliment a fact or thought! They are also used alone without further explanation. Remember, a complete sentence in English must contain at least one verb!

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“Hello” Interjections?

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What is an Interjection?

An Interjection is a word...

...or words used to express...

...strong emotion or excitement!

An interjection can be one word or a combination of words.

Interjections can be formal and informal!

Often we use an interjection in place of a sentence.

Interjections can sometimes be regarded as metaphors.

You must interpret the true meaning of an interjection.

Often, an interjection is used at the beginning of a sentence followed by a statement!

Learning interjections is a fun part of English!

Just about any word in English can be used as an interjection!

Remember, a complete sentence in English must contain at least one verb!

Ask your teacher for common words used as interjections.

Here are a few examples! Have fun with interjections!

“Greeting” Interjection Examples!

These are simple ways to say “Hello” with “Interjections”

Hello! How are you today? "Formal"

Hi! How are you today? "Informal"

Good morning! How are you? "Formal"

Morning! How are you? "Informal"

Good afternoon! "Formal"

Afternoon! "Informal"

Good evening! "Formal"

Evening! "Informal"

"Slang/Informal" Greeting Interjections are next!

Hey! How’s it goin? "Very Informal or Slang"

Hey there! What’s up? "Very Informal or slang"

Hey man! Long time no see! "Very Informal to a friend or acquaintance"

Remember that just about any word can be used as an interjection!

The examples used are quite simple.

Ask your teacher to help you with this subject!

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