Interjections

The video tutorial introduces interjections, which are words or phrases expressing strong emotions or excitement. It explains their punctuation, typically with commas or exclamation points, and provides examples of single-word and phrase interjections. The tutorial highlights that interjections are easy to identify as they are not linked to other sentence parts. Viewers are guided through identifying interjections in sentences and are given practice exercises to fill in sentences with appropriate interjections. The video concludes with advice on using interjections in writing to enhance expressiveness without overuse.

What is the primary function of an interjection in a sentence?

• To describe a noun

• To express strong emotion or excitement

• To modify a verb

• To connect clauses

Which punctuation marks are commonly used with interjections?

• Question mark and ellipsis

• Comma and exclamation point

• Period and semicolon

• Colon and dash

In the sentence 'Ouch! I stubbed my toe!', what role does 'Ouch!' play?

• It is a verb

• It is a conjunction

• It is an adjective

• It is an interjection

Which of the following is NOT an example of an interjection?

• Yikes

• Oops

• Quickly

• Wow

What should you keep in mind when using interjections in writing?

• Use them frequently to enhance every sentence

• Avoid using them as they are informal

• Use them sparingly to maintain their impact

• Only use them in formal writing