Commands and

Exclamations

CommandA 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.

More Command Sentences:

Open your presents.Who? YOU. Open your presents.

Drink your milk. Who? YOU. Drink your milk.

Sweep the floor. Who? YOU. Sweep the floor.

Do your homework.Who? YOU. Do your homework.

Smell the flowers.Who? Smell the flowers.YOU.

ExclamationsA 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.

ExclamationsSometimes an Exclamation starts with a question word.

Be Careful! It won’t be asking a question.

An example of a exclamation sentence:

What a lovely surprise!

You can’t answer it.

It starts with a question word, but can you answer it?

An exclamation sentence starts with a capital and ends with an exclamation mark.

More Exclamation Sentences:

It’s a bird!

I love my present!

How beautiful!

What a big baby!

It’s a touchdown!

Let’s Practice!

Command or Exclamation

Command or Exclamation

Close the door

CommandHow do we know?

It tells you to do something.

Who?

.

A command starts with a capital letter and ends with a period.

YOU.

Close the door

Command or Exclamation

What a huge forest

ExclamationHow do we know?

It starts with a question word.

Does it ask a question, can it be answered?

!

An exclamation sentence starts with a capital letter and ends with an exclamation mark

Nope!

What a huge forest!