Interjections

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What is an interjection?

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An interjection is a word or phrase that expresses emotion or feelings, gives a command, or fills a silence.

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Which of the following is an example of an interjection?

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Wow!

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How is a strong interjection punctuated?

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A strong interjection is punctuated with an exclamation mark.

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Where can an interjection be found in a sentence?

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An interjection can mostly be found at the beginning 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 express emotions or feelings.

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Can an interjection stand alone?

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Yes, an interjection can stand alone as a complete thought.

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What punctuation follows a mild interjection?

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A mild interjection is usually followed by a comma.

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Give an example of a mild interjection.

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Oh,

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What is the difference between a strong and a mild interjection?

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A strong interjection expresses a strong emotion and is followed by an exclamation mark, while a mild interjection expresses a lesser emotion and is followed by a comma.

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Is 'oops' an interjection?

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Yes, 'oops' is an interjection used to express a mistake.