Grade 2 • Lesson 7: The Command
Syntax & Imperatives
Grammar Definition
A sentence which expresses an order is a command.
A command begins with a capital letter and ends with a period (.). The person spoken to (you) is understood.
• Lie down.
• Walk very softly.
• Shut the door.
• Bring me the book.
• Please open the window. (Polite Command)
Transcribe each command with proper capitalization and terminal period:
1.
Shut the door.
2.
Walk very softly.
3.
Please open the window.
Write Command, Statement, or Question beside each sentence:
1.
The gentle dog sat on the rug. → [
]
2.
Bring me the storybook. → [
]
3.
Did you hear the bird sing? → [
]
4.
Please listen to the teacher. → [
]
Write two original commands. Remember initial capitals and terminal periods:
1.
(A command to a pet or at home)
2.
(A polite command using "Please")