Understanding Command Sentences

The video tutorial explains command sentences, which instruct someone to do something. It covers the structure of command sentences, including starting with a capital letter and ending with a period. Examples like 'sit in the chair' and 'eat your food' are provided to illustrate command sentences. The tutorial also distinguishes between command and non-command sentences, such as 'the giraffe is tall,' which merely describes something. The video concludes with a practice section for viewers to identify command sentences.

What is the primary purpose of a command sentence?

• To ask a question

• To describe something

• To tell someone to do something

• To express a feeling

Which punctuation marks are used in a command sentence?

• Exclamation mark

• Question mark

• Comma

• Period

In the sentence 'Sit in the chair', why is the 'S' in 'Sit' capitalized?

• It's a proper noun

• It's an acronym

• It's a name

• It's the first letter of the sentence

What makes 'Eat your food' a command sentence?

• It describes food

• It expresses a wish

• It asks a question

• It instructs someone to eat

Which of the following is a command sentence?

• Is it raining?

• I like ice cream

• Please close the door

• The sky is blue

What is the main action in the command 'Kick the ball'?

• Throw

• Bounce

• Catch

• Kick

Why is 'The giraffe is tall' not a command sentence?

• It asks a question

• It doesn't instruct anyone to do something

• It doesn't end with a period

• It doesn't start with a capital letter

Which sentence is a command?

• I am happy

• The cat is sleeping

• Write your name

• Is the sun shining?

What is the purpose of the sentence 'Write your name'?

• To describe a name

• To ask a question

• To instruct someone to write

• To express a feeling

Why is 'Is the book over there?' not a command?

• It doesn't start with a capital letter

• It describes a book

• It doesn't end with a period

• It asks a question