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The Interjection

Interjections. What is an interjection?. An interjection is a word used to express emotion.. Rats!. Ouch!. Hey!. Now everyone say it together.. Interjections. How does it look in a sentence?. An interjection has no grammatical relation to the rest of the sentence. Usually an interjection is followed by an exclamation point, but sometimes it is set off by a comma or commas. .

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The Interjection

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    1. The Interjection Grammar standard 1.3 Identify all parts of speech Language Convention 1.0 Students write and speak with a command of standard English conventions appropriate to this grade level.

    2. Interjections What is an interjection? An interjection is a word used to express emotion.

    3. Interjections How does it look in a sentence? An interjection has no grammatical relation to the rest of the sentence. Usually an interjection is followed by an exclamation point, but sometimes it is set off by a comma or commas.

    4. Interjections What are some examples of interjections? Oh! You surprised me. Wow! Am I tired! Aha, you’ve discovered the secret. Could you, well, be quiet, please?

    5. Interjections Where are interjections most commonly used? Interjections are common in informal writing and speaking situations. However, interjections are rarely used in formal situations, except as part of written dialogue.

    6. Partner A tell Partner B the Interjection for sentence 1, Partner B for sentence 2. “Beans! It’s not fair what they say. I knew I was taking a giant step that day.” “Beans! It’s not fair what they say. I knew I was taking a giant step that day.” “Aw, let’s not argue. We’ve got to put our best feet forward—all the way up the beanstalk if need be.” “Aw, let’s not argue. We’ve got to put our best feet forward—all the way up the beanstalk if need be.”

    7. Independent Practice Page 66 Exercise 16 You pick any 5 to write and answer.

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