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Imperative sentences are used to give commands?
Imperative sentences are used to give commands?
True (A)
Can imperative sentences end with a question mark?
Can imperative sentences end with a question mark?
False (B)
Are imperative sentences always directed at the second person (you)?
Are imperative sentences always directed at the second person (you)?
False (B)
Do imperative sentences have to include a subject (you, we, etc.)?
Do imperative sentences have to include a subject (you, we, etc.)?
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Please ______ the door
Please ______ the door
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Don't ______ your food
Don't ______ your food
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[Blank] the book on the table
[Blank] the book on the table
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Please ______ the lights before leaving
Please ______ the lights before leaving
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[Blank] the book on the table
[Blank] the book on the table
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Don't ______ your food
Don't ______ your food
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Please ______ the door
Please ______ the door
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Please ______ the lights before leaving
Please ______ the lights before leaving
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Study Notes
Imperative Sentences
- Imperative sentences are used to give commands, instructions, or directions.
- They can end with a question mark, but typically end with a period (full stop).
- Imperative sentences are not always directed at the second person (you), but can also be directed at other people or groups.
- Imperative sentences often do not include a subject (you, we, etc.), as the subject is implied.
Examples of Imperative Sentences
- Please close the door (command to close the door)
- Don't eat your food (instruction not to eat food)
- Put the book on the table (direction to place the book)
- Please turn off the lights before leaving (command to turn off the lights)
Important Points to Note
- Imperative sentences can be polite or direct, depending on the context and tone.
- The use of please can make the sentence more polite and courteous.
- Imperative sentences are often used in instructional or instructional texts, such as recipes, instructions, and rules.
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Test your knowledge of English imperative sentences with this quiz. Explore whether imperative sentences can end with a question mark and if they are always directed at the second person. Determine if imperative sentences have to include a subject.
