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Imperative sentences are used to give commands?
Imperative sentences are used to give commands?
True
Can imperative sentences end with a question mark?
Can imperative sentences end with a question mark?
False
Are imperative sentences always directed at the second person (you)?
Are imperative sentences always directed at the second person (you)?
False
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.
