Punctuation and
Interjection
Lilis Nurasiah
Copyright © 2013 Oretha DeBrew, All Rights Reserved.
What is an interjection?
An interjection is a
word or a group of
words that express
an emotion.
There are two kinds of interjections……..
A strong interjection is followed by an
exclamation point.
Go! That light is green.
Wow! I got scared when I saw
you on the balcony.
There are two kinds of interjections……..
A mild interjection is followed by a comma.
Oh no, I have to bake a cake
tonight.
Hey, who will pick up this
trash?
Now, get ready
to read! Then
identify the
interjections in
the following
sentences.
Ouch! I
hurt my
finger.
What is the interjection?
Wait! You
forgot to
take your
medicine.
What is the interjection?
Oh dear, I didn’t bring
my shoes.
What is the interjection?
Yes! I passed
my Algebra
test.
What is the interjection?
Ugh! My
stomach
really hurts .
What is the interjection?
Good grief!
What’s that
smell?
What is the interjection?
Oh, what a
beautiful moon.
What is the interjection?
Gee, I wonder should
I take her home.
What is the interjection?
Hurray! We are
going to Hawaii.
What is the interjection?
Oh Dad, I love
this ride.
What is the interjection?
Yikes! You run too
fast.
What is the interjection?
Wow! Look at that
huge bear.
What is the interjection?
Wow! Take a
. moment to think
about
interjections. Are
you ready to take
the quiz?
thank you
