Command or Request

Do you want to get better at understanding sentence purpose? This playsheet helps you tell the difference between commands and requests. By practicing, you’ll learn how tone and wording change the way instructions are given.

You’ll read examples of sentences that order you to do something, such as “Close the door.” These are commands because they expect action right away.

Then you’ll practice spotting polite sentences like “Could you please close the door?” These are requests, because they ask instead of demand. Seeing the difference sharpens your grammar.