Interjections

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What is an interjection?

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An interjection is a word or phrase that expresses emotion or feelings, gives a command, or fills a silence.

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How is a strong interjection punctuated?

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A strong interjection is punctuated with an exclamation mark.

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How is a mild interjection punctuated?

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A mild interjection is punctuated with a comma.

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Provide an example of a strong interjection that can be added to the sentence: 'You are finally finished with this test.'

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Hooray.

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Provide an example of a mild interjection that can be added to the sentence: 'I better put my books away.'

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Well.

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What is the purpose of an interjection in a sentence?

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The purpose of an interjection is to convey emotion, express a reaction, or fill a pause.

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Can interjections stand alone in a sentence?

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Yes, interjections can stand alone as a complete sentence.

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What are some common examples of interjections?

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Common examples include 'Wow!', 'Oh!', 'Yay!', 'Oops!', and 'Hey!'.

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What is the difference between a strong and a mild interjection?

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A strong interjection conveys a more intense emotion and is punctuated with an exclamation mark, while a mild interjection expresses a lesser emotion and is punctuated with a comma.

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In what contexts are interjections commonly used?

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Interjections are commonly used in informal speech, writing, and dialogue to express emotions or reactions.