Imperative Sentences in Standard English
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What is a characteristic of the affirmative imperative?

  • It has a first person singular subject
  • It is formed by using the past tense of the verb
  • It has a second person singular and plural form (correct)
  • It is used to ask questions

    • What is the primary function of an imperative sentence?

  • To express an opinion
  • To provide information
  • To give instructions, requests, or demands (correct)
  • To ask a question

    • What is implied in an imperative sentence?

  • The subject 'you' (correct)
  • The subject 'I'
  • The subject 'they'
  • The subject 'he'

    • What is the function of adding 'please' to an imperative sentence?

    <p>To make the tone softer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the grammatical category of an imperative?

    <p>Mood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the negative form of the affirmative imperative?

    <p>To give orders or commands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the prefix used to form the exhortative imperative?

    <p>Let's</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using the imperative in some cases?

    <p>To give suggestions or make proposals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is added to the infinitive form of the verb to form the negative form of the affirmative imperative?

    <p>The auxiliaries do+ not</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference when using the prefix 'let' with a personal pronoun other than 'us'?

    <p>It changes the meaning to 'allow'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Imperative Sentences

    • An imperative sentence gives instructions, requests, or demands, or shares a wish or invitation.
    • They tell someone what to do or reflect something you want to happen.

    Definitions of Imperatives

    • An imperative is a word expressing a command.
    • Imperative is defined as a type of construction which is the only prototype of a function that is an expression.

    Types of Imperatives

    Affirmative Imperatives

    • The most common and direct form of the imperative.
    • Formed by using the infinitive of the verb without the "to".
    • Can be accompanied by other expressions such as "just", "please", and "if you don't mind" to soften the tone.

    Negative Imperatives

    • The negative form of the affirmative imperative requires the addition of the auxiliaries "do" + "not" (don't in its contracted form) to the infinitive version of the verb without the "to".

    Exhortative Imperatives

    • More than an imperative, this imperative is an exhortation and only applies to the first-person plural.
    • Formed using the prefix "let's" and the infinitive of the verb without "to" in the affirmative form.
    • Can be accompanied by "please".
    • In the negative form, the addition of the negation "not" is required between the prefix and the verb.

    Using Imperatives for Suggestions

    • The imperative can be used to give suggestions or to make proposals.
    • Two constructions: "Let's" + infinitive verb without the "to" and "Why don't we" + infinitive verb without the "to".

    Elements of Imperative

    • Imperative are verbs used to give orders, commands, and requests.
    • Can be used to make a request if accompanied by "please".

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    Understand the definition and examples of imperative sentences, which express commands, requests, or wishes in Standard English.

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