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Have you ever heard someone say "oops"? Probably you have. Do you know what it means?

Grammatically, "oops" is an interjection. An interjection is a word or phrase you can use to express an emotion or feeling such as pain, surprise or disappointment. Oops, ouch, oh no, uh-huh, aha, ugh are all interjections.

"Oops" is used when you or someone else causes a minor accident or makes a small mistake.

For example, you got an ice cream in a waffle cone and dropped it on the floor. That's "Oops"! Your wife says, "Honey, did you pick up my laundry?" You didn't. "Oops! I forgot." Be careful. You don't want to use "oops" for a car accident.

Now, why don't you try a quiz? I'll give you three sentences. Please listen carefully and choose the one that is NOT true. Ready?

You're NOT expected to say "Oops!":

1. when you crashed your car.

2. if you're a doctor and operating on your patient.

3. when you made a typing error.