- Interjections that express strong emotions are usually followed by an exclamation mark.
- This indicates a higher level of emotion or excitement.
- Hooray! We won the match!
- Interjections that express mild emotions or are used as an introductory element are followed by a comma.
- Oh, I didn’t see you there.
- The comma separates the interjection from the rest of the sentence.
- Well, that was unexpected.
Interjections at the Beginning
- When an interjection is placed at the beginning of a sentence, it is typically followed by a comma or an exclamation mark.
- Oops, I made a mistake.
- If expressing strong emotion, use an exclamation mark.
- Yay! We’re going to the concert!
Interjections in the Middle
- Interjections can be inserted in the middle of a sentence, usually set off by commas.
- The answer, um, is not clear.
- This allows for a natural pause and emphasis.
- It was, wow, a fantastic show!
- When an interjection appears at the end of a sentence, it is typically followed by an exclamation mark.
- I can’t believe it, wow!
- This emphasizes the speaker's emotional response to the statement.
- That was great, hurray!