Interjections

Interjections

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Interjections

• an interjection expresses emotion

• has no grammatical relation to the rest of the sentence

• an interjection is usually set off from the rest of the sentence by an exclamation or comma

Interjections

• Exclamation show strong emotion

• Commas indicate mild emotion

• Ex. Whew! What a day I've had.

• Ex. Well, I'm just not sure.

Multiple Choice

"_____! You're stepping on my foot."

• Ah

• Oh

• Ouch

• Well

Multiple Choice

"____ , Mary! Come here! I want to talk to you.

• Oops

• Mmm

• Yay

• Hey

Multiple Choice

Fill in the blank.
______!  That is the most beautiful sunset I've ever seen!

• Oh no!
• Oops!
• Yuck!
• Oh my!

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of the following interjection?

Well, even though the book was long, I would still read it again because I like it.

• to show understanding

• to show surprise

• to show happiness

• to show another thought

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of the following interjection?

Well, even though the book was long, I would still read it again because I like it.

• to show understanding

• to show surprise

• to show happiness

• to show another thought