Interjections

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What is an interjection?

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An interjection is a part of speech that expresses a strong emotion or sudden burst of feeling.

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What makes an interjection an interjection?

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The fact that it is interjected.

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Can interjections be used in the middle of a sentence?

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Yes, interjections can be placed at the front, middle, or back of a sentence.

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Give an example of an interjection expressing surprise.

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Wow!

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What part of speech is an interjection?

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Interjections are a distinct part of speech, separate from nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs.

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Is 'Oh no!' an interjection?

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Yes, 'Oh no!' is an interjection expressing dismay.

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Where can interjections be found in a sentence?

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Interjections can be found at the beginning, middle, or end of a sentence.

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What is the purpose of an interjection?

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The purpose of an interjection is to convey emotion or a reaction.

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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 punctuation often follows an interjection?

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Interjections are often followed by an exclamation mark or a comma.