12 Questions
Imperative sentences are used to give commands?
True
Can imperative sentences end with a question mark?
False
Are imperative sentences always directed at the second person (you)?
False
Do imperative sentences have to include a subject (you, we, etc.)?
False
Please ______ the door
close
Don't ______ your food
waste
[Blank] the book on the table
put
Please ______ the lights before leaving
turn off
[Blank] the book on the table
Place
Don't ______ your food
spill
Please ______ the door
close
Please ______ the lights before leaving
turn off
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.
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.
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