Imperative Mood

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What is the imperative mood?

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The imperative mood is a grammatical mood used to form commands, requests, or instructions.

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What are the primary uses of imperatives?

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Imperatives are used to give instructions, orders, commands, and warnings.

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How can you add force to an imperative sentence?

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You can add force to an imperative sentence by ending it with an exclamation mark.

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What is an example of a strong imperative?

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"Drink water!" is an example of a strong imperative.

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What is the correct imperative for a warning against parking?

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"Don't park here. This parking lot is private."

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What should you do with small kitchen appliances when not in use?

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You should "Unplug" small kitchen appliances when they aren’t in use.

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What is the difference between a command and a request in the imperative mood?

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A command is a direct order (e.g., "Close the door!") while a request is a polite form (e.g., "Please close the door.").

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What punctuation is typically used at the end of a command?

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Commands typically end with a full stop or an exclamation mark.

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Can imperatives be used in negative form?

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Yes, imperatives can be used in negative form, such as "Don't touch that!"

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What is an example of an imperative used for giving advice?

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"Always wear a seatbelt while driving." is an example of an imperative used for giving advice.