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 followed by an exclamation point.

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Give an example of an interjection.

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Examples of interjections include: Wow!, Oh!, Oops!, Yay!

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What punctuation is commonly used with strong interjections?

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Strong interjections are usually followed by an exclamation point.

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What punctuation is commonly used with mild interjections?

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Mild interjections are often followed by a comma.

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Identify the interjection in this sentence: 'Wow! That was amazing!'

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The interjection is 'Wow!'.

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How can interjections affect the tone of a sentence?

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Interjections can add emotion and emphasis, changing the tone of the sentence.

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

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Strong interjections express intense feelings and are followed by an exclamation point, while mild interjections express less intense feelings and are followed by a comma.

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Which of the following is a mild interjection? (Aww, Wow, Hooray)

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Aww is a mild interjection.

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How do you punctuate the interjection in this sentence: 'Oh I forgot my homework'?

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You should punctuate it as 'Oh, I forgot my homework.' with a comma.

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What is the purpose of using interjections in writing?

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Interjections add emotion, express feelings, and can make writing more engaging.