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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