Interjections and Tone in Dialogue

Teach the pairs first, then the subordinating words by meaning. Use the interjection sheets for dialogue and revising.

Match feelings such as strong joy and mild doubt to interjections like Hooray, Hmm and Ouch. An interjection is a word that shows feeling. Use an exclamation point after it when the feeling is strong and a comma when the feeling is mild. The directions on the page read: Read the feeling in parentheses. Choose the interjection from the word bank that shows that feeling. Write it on the blank with a comma or an exclamation point. Use each word once. An answer key is included.

Yes, both. We made it for 7th grade parts of speech, and it works the same at home or at school. At home, a student can work through it alone and then go over it with you, which shows quickly what is solid and what needs another look. In class it works as independent practice, homework or a warm-up, and you can print one copy or a full set.

Subordinating conjunctions start a dependent clause and show a relationship such as time, cause, contrast or condition. Three sheets here cover time and cause, contrast and condition, using words such as once, although and unless.

When either or and neither nor join two subjects, the verb agrees with the subject nearer to it. Agreement With Either Or and Neither Nor has students circle the verb.

Use an exclamation point after an interjection for a strong feeling and a comma for a mild feeling. Mild or Strong Interjection Punctuation and Write Dialogue With Interjections practice this.

A formal lab report differs from a text to a friend. Interjections for Audience and Occasion asks students to decide whether an interjection stays, changes or goes.