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An interjection is a word that expresses emotion. It has no grammatical
relation to other words in the sentence.
An interjection is usually followed by an exclamation point. An interjection that shows
only mild emotion is set off from the sentence by a comma.
EXAMPLES Hey! Watch out for that truck!
No, there aren't many stars out tonight.
EXERCISE 13 Identifying and Classifying Conjunctions
Underline the conjunctions in the sentences below. In the space above each conjunction,
write COO for coordinating conjunction, COR for correlative conjunction, or SUB for
subordinating conjunction.
СОО
EX. Martin Luther King Jr. was a great leader, and he inspired many people.
1. Until Uncle Jeff moved to a farm, he lived in the city.
2. Some students will finish the story before the class is over.
3. When Stephanie was born, the whole family sent flowers.
4. Horses, donkeys, and ponies ran freely in the pasture.
5. Mexico is a country of both ancient, abandoned cities and new, busy centers.
6. The people of River Junction, where I grew up, always looked out for all the young
people.
7. Dad sang the song and made up the words.
8. Not only giant pandas but also red pandas live in bamboo forests in the mountains
of Asia.
9. Gina said her essay was too long, yet we all agreed that it was wonderful.
10. Legend has it that the emperor Nero played the fiddle while the city of Rome burned.