Interjections and Comma Usage

The video tutorial teaches the use of commas to separate introductory elements, specifically interjections, from the rest of a sentence. It explains what interjections are and provides examples. The tutorial includes exercises for identifying and correcting punctuation errors in drafts, emphasizing the importance of clarity in writing. Students are guided through revising sentences to correctly place commas after interjections, ensuring their writing is clear and easy to read.

What is the primary purpose of using a comma after an introductory element?

• To add more words

• To separate it from the rest of the sentence

• To make the sentence longer

• To confuse the reader

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

• Indeed

• Oh

• Wow

• Quickly

What should you do if you find an interjection at the beginning of a sentence?

• Remove it

• Move it to the end

• Add a comma after it

• Ignore it

In the sentence 'Yes, I am on summer break,' what role does 'Yes' play?

• A verb

• A noun

• An adjective

• An interjection

What punctuation is missing in the sentence: 'No I don't plan on attending any overnight camps this summer'?

• A period

• A comma after 'No'

• An exclamation mark

• A semicolon

Why is it important to use commas with interjections?

• To confuse the reader

• To add more words

• To separate the interjection from the main sentence

• To make the sentence longer

In the sentence 'Okay, I'll tell you,' what is the function of 'Okay'?

• A verb

• An interjection

• An adjective

• A noun

What should you do if you find an interjection at the beginning of a sentence?

• Ignore it

• Move it to the end

• Add a comma after it

• Remove it

What is the correct punctuation for the sentence: 'Well I really should be getting back to my chores'?

• Well, I really should be getting back to my chores

• Well I really should, be getting back to my chores

• Well I, really should be getting back to my chores

• Well I really, should be getting back to my chores

What is the benefit of using commas correctly with interjections?

• It makes the writing clearer and easier to read

• It adds more words to the sentence

• It makes the sentence longer

• It makes the writing more confusing