English is a vast subject and if you need to have a good command of the language then you need to understand various concepts and grasp what is important.
In this session, we would be working on to know the Imperative sentences.
Imperative Sentences For Commands and Instructions
Basically, the imperative sentences are used to issue some sort of command or instruction, sometimes make a request or offer advice. Imperative sentences generally end with a period but occasionally it makes use of exclamation mark as well. The sentences that end with the exclamation mark are referred to as directives.
The imperative sentences give out proper instructions and tell the subject of the sentence what needs to be done.
You could consider adding ‘please’ with these sentences to make them sound more polite. Here are 3 facts about these sentences.
1. Imperative sentences usually end with a period but can occasionally end with an exclamation point, depending upon the force of an order or command. Let’s see this with an example
Example with Exclamation Mark : “Go Away!”
Example with Period : “Be Careful.”
2. Imperative sentences can be in positive or negative form, to express positive or negative emotions.
Positive Form Example : Come work with me.
Negative Form Example : Don’t work for me.
3. Do you know that some of the simplest sentences in English are actually imperative sentences and are used to express strong emotions. For example.
- Stop!
- Let’s go.
- Keep Quiet.
Let’s see some of the examples given below to understand the structure of imperative sentences and how to identify them.
Examples of Imperative Sentences
In the examples of imperative sentences, you’ll note that each line is issuing an instruction or command of some sort:
- Pass the salt.
- Move out of my way!
- Shut the front door.
- Find my leather jacket.
- Be there at five.
- Clean your room.
- Complete these by tomorrow.
- Consider the red dress.
- Wait for me.
- Get out!
- Make sure you pack warm clothes.
- Choose Eamonn, not Seamus.
- Please be quiet.
- Be nice to your friends.
- Play ball!
- Bring me a glass of water.
- Don’t ever touch my phone.
- Give me a pen and a pencil.
- Play with intensity and courage.
- Miss me when we are parted.
- Never forget the person who loves you.
- Take a step and don’t move.
- Don’t be excited about everything without reason.
- Don’t rush or you will fall.
- Read a lot to improve your writing skills.
- Write whenever you get a chance.
- Don’t stay out at night.
- Please open the door quickly.
- Have a cup of cappuccino.
- You wash your hand first and then eat.
- Kindly bring the book to me.
- Please forgive my meticulousness but you have spelled it wrong.
- Don’t ever call me a loser.
- Watch your step before taking it.
- Please grant me a loan.
How to Identifying Imperative Sentences
Now as you have understood what are imperative sentences, let’s work on how to identify these imperative sentences.
- The very first thing that will help you identify the imperative sentence id its punctuation mark. Most of the time the sentence ends with a period but there are exceptions of using an exclamation mark.
| Note: Ensure that you are not getting confused with the normal sentence structure with an imperative sentence just because they are ending with a period. |
- The next thing that you will help you identify the imperative sentence is the verb. As the imperative sentences will begin with the verb which is used to issue a command.
- Generally, the subject of the imperative sentence is implied but not stated> this happens because it is direct order.
- The main function of the imperative sentence is to provide instructions, sometimes make requests or demand or offer invitation or advice.
5 Types of Imperative Sentences
Let’s have a good look at examples of imperative sentences expressing a demand, instruction, request or offers an invitation or advice :
- Preheat the oven. (Instruction)
- Use oil in the pan. (Instruction)
- Don’t eat all the cookies. (Request or demand)
- Stop feeding the dog from the table. (Request or demand)
- Come out with us tonight. (Invitation)
- Please join us for dinner. (Invitation)
- Choose the Irish wolfhound, not the German shepherd. (Advice)
- Wear your gold necklace with that dress. (Advice)
- Stay Calm and keep Going. ( Advice )
- Click on the cross button. (instruction)
- Please join us for Lunch. (invitation)
- Shut the door ! (demand)
- Put that down Now! (Order)
- Be nice to your Parents and Friends. (advice)
- Play the Game! (demand)
- Keep Quiet! (Command)
- Take me to the station. (demand)
- Pour 2 liters of water in the Glass. (Instruction )
Conclusion:
You are aware of the imperative sentences and how they provide commands or instructions. You can know that you are reading an imperative sentence by observing the imperative verbs or the punctuation marks. You can share your thoughts through our comment section.
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