Commands and Exclamations

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What is a command?

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A command is a sentence that tells someone to do something. It usually ends with a period.

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What is an exclamation?

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An exclamation is a sentence that shows strong feeling or excitement. It usually ends with an exclamation mark!

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What punctuation mark do we use for commands?

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We use a period (.) for commands.

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What punctuation mark do we use for exclamations?

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We use an exclamation mark (!) for exclamations.

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Give an example of a command.

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"Close the door."

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Give an example of an exclamation.

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"Wow, that’s amazing!"

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How can you tell if a sentence is a command?

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A sentence is a command if it tells someone to do something and usually ends with a period.

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How can you tell if a sentence is an exclamation?

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A sentence is an exclamation if it expresses strong feelings and ends with an exclamation mark.

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What is the difference between a command and an exclamation?

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A command tells someone to do something, while an exclamation shows strong feelings.

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What is the end mark for the sentence: 'Please sit down'?

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The end mark is a period (.).