Interjections

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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. It is often used to convey feelings such as joy, excitement, or pain.

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Give an example of a strong interjection.

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Examples of strong interjections include 'Wow!', 'Ouch!', and 'Hooray!'

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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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What is the purpose of an interjection in a sentence?

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The purpose of an interjection is to express emotions or feelings, often standing alone or at the beginning of a sentence.

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Can interjections be found in the middle of a sentence?

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Yes, interjections can be found in the middle of a sentence, but they are most commonly found at the beginning.

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Which of the following is NOT an interjection: Yay!, Eat!, Wow!, Hey!?

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Eat! is NOT an interjection.

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What punctuation is used after a mild interjection?

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A mild interjection is usually followed by a comma.

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Complete the sentence with an interjection: '____, I can't believe we won!'

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Possible answers: 'Wow!', 'Yay!'

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What is a common interjection used to express pain?

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A common interjection used to express pain is 'Ouch!'

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What interjection would you use to express disagreement?

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You would use 'No!' to express disagreement.