U1W1, P2 -- Interjections, Direct Address, and Question Tags

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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. Examples include 'Wow!', 'Oh no!', and 'Yay!'.

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How is a strong interjection punctuated?

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A strong interjection is punctuated with an exclamation point (!).

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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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What is direct address in a sentence?

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Direct address is when a speaker directly speaks to someone, often using their name or title. For example, 'Michael, dinner is ready!'.

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What is a question tag?

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A question tag is a short question added to the end of a statement to confirm information. For example, 'It's a nice day, isn't it?'

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What punctuation follows a direct address?

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A comma (,) follows a direct address in a sentence.

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What is the purpose of a question tag?

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The purpose of a question tag is to seek confirmation or agreement from the listener.

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Provide an example of a strong interjection in a sentence.

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Example: 'Wow! That was an amazing performance!'

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Provide an example of a mild interjection in a sentence.

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Example: 'Well, I guess we can try again tomorrow.'

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What is the correct punctuation for the sentence: 'Michael dinner is ready'?

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The correct punctuation is 'Michael, dinner is ready!'.