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Parts of Speech: What is a INTERJECTION?
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So, what is an INTERJECTION ?
Parts of Speech: What is an INTERJECTION? So, what is an INTERJECTION ? A INTERJECTION is a word that is added to a sentence to convey emotion or show sounds. A INTERJECTION is one of the 8 parts of speech.
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So, what is an INTERJECTION ?
Parts of Speech: What is an INTERJECTION? So, what is an INTERJECTION ? INTERJECTIONS are not grammatically related to any other part of the sentence. They are uncommon in formal academic writing except in direct quotations. They most often show emotion or excitement.
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So, what is an INTERJECTION ?
Parts of Speech: What is an INTERJECTION? So, what is an INTERJECTION ? Usually, an exclamation point follows an INTERJECTION. They are often set off separately from complete sentences. Awesome! Our team won the game! Hey! Don’t tease me.
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So, what is an INTERJECTION ?
Parts of Speech: What is an INTERJECTION? So, what is an INTERJECTION ? Common INTERJECTIONS stand by themselves and show excitement or emotion: Awesome! Hey! No! Yes! Wow! Yikes! Yuck! Oh no! Holy cow! Hooray!
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So, what is an INTERJECTION ?
Parts of Speech: What is an INTERJECTION? So, what is an INTERJECTION ? Some INTERJECTIONS show sounds: Awww! Grrr! Yippee! hmmm, ugh, hah! Whoopee! Whoa!
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So, what is an INTERJECTION ?
Parts of Speech: What is an INTERJECTION? So, what is an INTERJECTION ? Some INTERJECTIONS can actually be a part of a normal sentence (though they are not related to any other words): Ouch, eh, good lord, wow, oh, um, huh, gosh, alas, ahoy, amen
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Why should we use INTERJECTIONS in our writing? – check these out:
Express your strong feelings: “Oh, no!” or “Ouch! That hurts!” If it’s a mild feeling, just use a comma: “Hey, are you going too?” Show hesitation, also set off by a comma: “Um, do you want that last bite?”
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Why should we use INTERJECTIONS in our writing? – check these out:
Express surprise: “Excellent!” or “Wow! That’s awesome!” Show confusion: “Huh? I don’t get it?” Show outrage: “No! You can’t do that!”
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How can using Interjections help you?
Communicating your ideas clearly Demonstrating you have control over your writing Making your writing more exciting & fun to read
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