Why are interjections often followed by an exclamation mark?
INTERJECTION

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Nicole Ann Ibay
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3 mins • 5 pts
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Interjections are often followed by an exclamation mark to emphasize strong emotion or intensity.
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What is an interjection, and how is it used in a sentence?
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An interjection is a word or phrase used to express strong emotion or sudden reaction, such as surprise, happiness, anger, or excitement. It often stands alone or is followed by punctuation like an exclamation mark.
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Explain the difference between a strong interjection and a mild interjection.
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Strong interjection - expresses intense emotion and is usually followed by an exclamation mark.
Mild interjection - indicates less intense emotion and is often followed by a comma.
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Why are interjections considered unique compared to other parts of speech?
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Interjections are unique because they do not have a grammatical connection to other parts of a sentence. They stand alone as expressions of emotion or reaction, unlike nouns, verbs, or adjectives, and other part of speech.
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1. ______! That was an incredible performance
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5. ______! Stop right there!
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4. ______, this medicine tastes terrible!
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