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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What punctuation is used for a mild interjection?

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A mild interjection is punctuated with a comma.

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What punctuation is used for a strong interjection?

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A strong interjection is punctuated with an exclamation mark.

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Give an example of a mild interjection.

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An example of a mild interjection is 'oh'.

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Give an example of a strong interjection.

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An example of a strong interjection is 'wow'.

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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.

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Can interjections stand alone?

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Yes, interjections can stand alone as a complete thought.

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

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A mild interjection expresses a softer emotion and is followed by a comma, while a strong interjection expresses a stronger emotion and is followed by an exclamation mark.

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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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Which interjection can be added to this sentence: '____, I better put my books away.'

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An example of an interjection that can be added is 'Well'.