Interjections and Punctuation to Show Emotion

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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.

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Give an example of a strong 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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What punctuation is used for mild interjections?

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Mild interjections are often followed by a comma.

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Identify the interjection in this sentence: 'Oh no! I forgot my homework.'

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Oh no!

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Which of the following is NOT an interjection: 'Hooray', 'Feel', 'Yikes', 'Oops'?

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Feel

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What is the purpose of an interjection in a sentence?

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To convey emotion or reaction.

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Identify the interjection in this sentence: 'Yay! We won the game!'

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Yay!

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What punctuation follows the interjection in the sentence: 'Phew, that was close'?

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Comma.

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What is the interjection in the sentence: 'Aha! I see the solution now!'?

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Aha!