Understanding Interjections

What is the primary function of interjections in a sentence?

• To modify verbs

• To connect clauses

• To express emotions

• To describe nouns

Which of the following is an example of an interjection?

• Because

• Quickly

• Wow

• Under

What is the origin of the interjection 'gadzooks'?

• A combination of two Latin words

• An abbreviation of 'good looks'

• A modern slang term

• A corruption of 'God's hooks'

In academic writing, why should interjections that are oaths be avoided?

• They are grammatically incorrect

• They can be offensive

• They are often misunderstood

• They are too formal

When should an exclamation mark be used with an interjection?

• When the interjection is mild

• When the interjection is at the end of a sentence

• When the interjection is a question

• When the interjection expresses strong emotion