English– Grade 4 Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

Lesson 3: Commands and Exclamations

A sentence is a group of words that tell a complete thought. Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

A sentence must have two parts to be a complete thought. Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

A sentence must tell: who or what? Example: The baseball player Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

A sentence must tell: what is or what happens Example: The baseball player hit a homerun. Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

Let’s look at another one. Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

A sentence must tell: who or what? Example: The kitten Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

A sentence must tell: what is or what happens Example: The kitten is soft. Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

SUM IT UP Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

A sentence must tell: WHO? AND WHAT? Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

There are different kinds of sentences. Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

STATEMENTS Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

Statements are sentences that tell something. Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

Statements end with a period. Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

EXAMPLES: Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

STATEMENT: I like hamburgers. Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

STATEMENT: We go to East Elementary School. Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

Another name for a statement is a declarative sentence. Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

QUESTIONS Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

Questions are sentences that ask something. Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

Questions end with a question mark. Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

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QUESTION: Do you like spaghetti? Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

QUESTION: Are you going to the movie? Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

Another name for a question is an interrogative sentence. Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

COMMANDS Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

Commands are sentences that tell or order you to do something. Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

Commands end with a period. Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

EXAMPLES: Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

Commands can be polite requests. Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

COMMAND: Please turn in your homework. Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

COMMAND: Close the door, please. Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

Commands can also be forceful. Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

COMMAND: Stop talking right now. Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

COMMAND: Tell me the truth. Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

Another name for a command is an imperative sentence. Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

EXCLAMATIONS Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

Exclamations are sentences that show strong feelings. Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

Exclamations end with an exclamation mark. Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

EXAMPLES: Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

EXCLAMATION: Wow, that was so cool! Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

EXCLAMATION: This is the best birthday party ever! Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

Another name for an exclamation is an exclamatory sentence. Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

TODAY, OUR FOCUS WILL BE ON COMMANDS AND EXCLAMATIONS. Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

Commands are sentences that tell or order you to do something. Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

Commands end with a period. Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

Exclamations are sentences that show strong feelings. Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

Exclamations end with an exclamation mark. Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

Let’s Practice! Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

Directions: Tell if each sentence is a command or exclamation.

Please wait at the bus stop. a.CommandCommand b.ExclamationExclamation Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

You’re Right! Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

Incorrect, Try Again. Copyright © 210 Kelly Mott

The bus finally arrived! a.CommandCommand b.ExclamationExclamation Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

You’re Right! Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

Incorrect, Try Again. Copyright © 210 Kelly Mott

Meet me at the bookstore. a.CommandCommand b.ExclamationExclamation Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

You’re Right! Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

Incorrect, Try Again. Copyright © 210 Kelly Mott

What a great bookstore it is! a.CommandCommand b.ExclamationExclamation Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

You’re Right! Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

Incorrect, Try Again. Copyright © 210 Kelly Mott

How fast the train travels! a.CommandCommand b.ExclamationExclamation Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

You’re Right! Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

Incorrect, Try Again. Copyright © 210 Kelly Mott

Take the subway home. a.CommandCommand b.ExclamationExclamation Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

You’re Right! Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

Incorrect, Try Again. Copyright © 210 Kelly Mott

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Does this make sense? Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

Quiz Time! Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

Turning Point Practice: Tell if each is a command or exclamation.

Apply for your passport. Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott 1.Command 2.Exclamation

Please answer all questions carefully. Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott 1. Command 2. Exclamation

Have your picture taken. Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott 1. Command 2. Exclamation

We’re leaving at last! Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott 1. Command 2. Exclamation

My dream is coming true! Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott 1. Command 2. Exclamation

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Does this make sense? Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

Let’s Practice! Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

Directions: Write each sentence correctly.

1.be at the airport early ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

2. show your ticket at the gate ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

3.board the plane ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

4.find your seat quickly ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

5.please fasten your seat belt ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

6.we’ll be taking off any minute ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

7.I can’t wait to fly over the ocean ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

8.how smooth the takeoff was ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

9.everything looks so tiny ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

10.we‘ve finally arrived in England ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

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