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Rule "Missing punctuation after an interjection"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: Missing punctuation after an interjection
Message: Interjections are usually punctuated.
Category: Punctuation (ID: PUNCTUATION)
Link: http://www.chompchomp.com/terms/interjection.htm
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • Oh John what a horrid example...
    Correction suggestion: Oh, John!, Oh, John?, Oh, John,, Oh, John.
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • Oh Peter, I just heard the news.
  • Oh! Horrid examples...
ID: INTERJECTIONS_PUNCTUATION [2]
Version: 6.8-SNAPSHOT (2025-10-31 22:33:08 +0100)