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What is an interjection?

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An interjection is a word or phrase that expresses strong emotion or surprise, often standing alone and not grammatically related to other parts of the sentence.

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Identify the interjection in the sentence: 'Wow, that was amazing!'

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Wow

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Identify the interjection in the sentence: 'Yikes! That was close.'

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Yikes

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What role do interjections play in a sentence?

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Interjections convey emotions or reactions and can add emphasis or express feelings such as joy, surprise, or frustration.

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Identify the interjection in the sentence: 'Hooray! We won the game!'

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Hooray

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What punctuation is commonly used with interjections?

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Interjections are often followed by an exclamation mark or a comma.

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Identify the interjection in the sentence: 'Oh no, I forgot my homework.'

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Oh no

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Can interjections be used in the middle of a sentence?

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Yes, interjections can be used in the middle of a sentence, often set off by commas.

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Identify the interjection in the sentence: 'Alas, we have lost the match.'

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Alas

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What is the difference between an interjection and an exclamation?

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An interjection is a specific type of word that expresses emotion, while an exclamation is a broader term that refers to any strong expression of emotion, often punctuated with an exclamation mark.