Exciting Interjections Flashcard!

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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 frustration.

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Give an example of an interjection used in a sentence.

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"Wow! That was an amazing performance!"

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Identify the interjection in this sentence: "Oops, I spilled the milk."

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Oops

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Which of the following is an interjection: Hooray, Quickly, Alas, Ouch?

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Hooray, Alas, and Ouch are interjections; Quickly is not.

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How should an interjection be punctuated in a sentence?

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An interjection is usually followed by a comma or an exclamation mark.

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What is the purpose of using interjections in writing?

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Interjections add emotion and emphasis to sentences, making the writing more expressive.

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Choose the correct sentence: "Wow I can't believe it!" or "Wow, I can't believe it!"

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"Wow, I can't believe it!" is correct because it uses a comma after the interjection.

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What is the difference between an interjection and a regular word?

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An interjection specifically expresses emotion or exclamation, while regular words serve various grammatical functions.

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Fill in the blank with an interjection: "_____! You made an A+ on the test."

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Hooray!

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Which of the following is NOT an interjection: Hooray, Quickly, Ouch, Wow?

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Quickly is NOT an interjection.