Commands and Exclamations

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Commands and Exclamations
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Command
A sentence that tells you to do something is a
COMMAND.
In a command sentence, the subject is always you,
but it is not stated.
An example of a command sentence
Go take a bath.
Who?
YOU.
Go take a bath.
A command sentence starts with a capital and
ends with a period.
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More Command Sentences
Open your presents.
Open your presents.
Who?
YOU.
Drink your milk.
Drink your milk.
Who?
YOU.
Sweep the floor.
Sweep the floor.
Who?
YOU.
Do your homework.
Do your homework.
Who?
YOU.
Smell the flowers.
Smell the flowers.
Who?
YOU.
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Exclamations
A sentence that shows surprise or strong feelings
is an exclamation.
Strong feelings can be excitement, happiness,
fear or anger.
An example of a exclamation sentence
This room is a mess!
An exclamation sentence starts with a capital
and ends with an exclamation mark.
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Exclamations
Sometimes an Exclamation starts with a question
word.
Be Careful!
It wont be asking a question.
You cant answer it.
An example of a exclamation sentence
What a lovely surprise!
It starts with a question word, but can you
answer it?
Nope
An exclamation sentence starts with a capital
and ends with an exclamation mark.
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More Exclamation Sentences
Its a bird!
I love my present!
How beautiful!
What a big baby!
Its a touchdown!
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Lets Practice!

• Command or Exclamation

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Command or Exclamation
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Close the door
Command
How do we know?
It tells you to do something.
Who?
YOU.
Close the door
A command starts with a capital letter and ends
with a period.
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Command or Exclamation
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What a huge forest
Exclamation
How do we know?
It starts with a question word.
Does it ask a question, can it be answered?
Nope!
What a huge forest!
An exclamation sentence starts with a capital
letter and ends with an exclamation mark