Punctuating Interjections

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is centered on the concept of interjections in the English language. It provides a definition of interjections as words or phrases that express strong emotions such as anger, joy, disappointment, annoyance, fear, or surprise. Below the definition, there are six colorful, speech bubble-like shapes, each containing a different interjection. The students are given directions to write a sentence for each interjection, determining whether it requires an exclamation mark or a comma to correctly punctuate the sentence they create.

The worksheet aims to teach students how to properly use interjections within the context of a sentence, as well as the appropriate punctuation that follows. It instructs students to differentiate between strong emotions that necessitate an exclamation mark and milder feelings that would be followed by a comma. By crafting sentences around the given interjections, students practice incorporating these expressive words into their writing in a grammatically correct manner. This activity helps to enhance their understanding of how punctuation can change the tone and meaning of a sentence.