Parts of Speech- Interjections

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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, often standing alone and not grammatically related to other parts of the sentence.

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How can an interjection be set apart in a sentence?

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An interjection can be set apart by a comma or an exclamation mark.

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Give an example of an interjection used in a sentence.

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"Wow! That was amazing!" Here, 'Wow' is the interjection.

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What role do interjections play in communication?

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Interjections convey the speaker's emotions or reactions, adding emphasis or expressing feelings.

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Identify the interjection in the following sentence: "Yikes! That was a close call."

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'Yikes' is the interjection.

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What punctuation is commonly used with interjections?

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

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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.

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What is the difference between an interjection and other parts of speech?

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Interjections are unique as they express emotions and do not have a grammatical relationship with other words in the sentence.

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List three examples of interjections.

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Examples of interjections include: 'Oh', 'Wow', 'Ouch'.

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How do interjections affect the tone of a sentence?

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Interjections can significantly affect the tone by adding emotion, excitement, or urgency.