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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 mark.

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Give an example of an interjection.

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Examples of interjections include: Wow!, Ouch!, Hey!, Oh!, Great!

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What punctuation often follows an interjection?

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An interjection is often followed by an exclamation mark (!).

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

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Wow!

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Identify the interjection in this sentence: 'Oh no! I forgot my homework.'

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Oh no!

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Identify the interjection in this sentence: 'Yay! We won the game!'

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Yay!

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Identify the interjection in this sentence: 'Oops! I spilled my drink.'

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Oops!

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Identify the interjection in this sentence: 'Hooray! It's my birthday!'

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Hooray!

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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 convey emotion or excitement.

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Can interjections be used in the middle of a sentence?

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Yes, interjections can be used in the middle of a sentence, often set off by commas.