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Close the door. vs Close the door!

Both "close the door." and "close the door!" are correct, but they convey slightly different tones. The first one with a period is a simple statement or instruction, while the second one with an exclamation mark adds emphasis or urgency to the command.

Last updated: March 20, 2024 • 528 views

Close the door.

This is a correct and commonly used phrase in English to give a simple instruction or statement.

This phrase is used to instruct someone to shut a door in a straightforward manner.

Examples:

  • Please close the door after you leave.
  • I always forget to close the door when I leave the house.
  • Nov 29, 2009 ... Teddy Pendergrass - Close the Door .... Teddy Pendergrass - Come Go With Me / Close The Door 1982 - Duration: 9:22. NEILTHFC 1,097,801 ...
  • Oct 24, 2013 ... ... is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Oct 24, 2013. Music video by Teddy Pendergrass performing Close The Door.
  • Close the door. Let me give you what you've been waiting for. Baby, I got so much love to give. And I wanna give it all to you. Close the door. No need to worry ...
  • "Close the Door" was a hit song for Teddy Pendergrass in 1978 and written by Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff. It was released from his second solo album, Life Is  ...

Alternatives:

  • Shut the door.
  • Make sure to close the door.

Close the door!

This is a correct and commonly used phrase in English to give an instruction with emphasis or urgency.

This phrase is used to instruct someone to shut a door with added emphasis or urgency.

Examples:

  • Close the door! It's freezing outside.
  • Close the door! We need some privacy.
  • Nov 29, 2009 ... Teddy Pendergrass - Close the Door .... Teddy Pendergrass - Come Go With Me / Close The Door 1982 - Duration: 9:22. NEILTHFC 1,097,801 ...
  • Oct 24, 2013 ... ... is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Oct 24, 2013. Music video by Teddy Pendergrass performing Close The Door.
  • Close the door. Let me give you what you've been waiting for. Baby, I got so much love to give. And I wanna give it all to you. Close the door. No need to worry ...
  • "Close the Door" was a hit song for Teddy Pendergrass in 1978 and written by Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff. It was released from his second solo album, Life Is  ...

Alternatives:

  • Close that door right now!
  • Make sure you close the door!

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