Imperatives

What is an imperative sentence?

• A sentence that asks a question.

• A sentence that gives an opinion.

• A sentence that gives a command or request.

• A sentence that expresses a wish.

Which of the following sentences uses an imperative verb?

• I am going to the store.

• Can you please go to the store?

• Go to the store.

• I want you to go to the store.

Answer explanation

This is an example of an imperative sentence because it gives a command or instruction. Imperatives are used to give orders, directions, or advice.

What is the imperative form of the verb "to be" in the second person singular?

• Be

• Are

• Am

• Is

Answer explanation

The imperative form of "to be" in the second person singular is "be." Imperatives are often used to give instructions or commands in a direct and forceful way.

Which of the following is an example of an imperative sentence used to give advice?

• I think you should study more.

• Can you study more?

• Study more.

• Would you mind studying more?

Answer explanation

This is an example of an imperative sentence used to give advice. It is giving a direct command to study more.

Which of the following is an example of a polite imperative sentence?

• Turn off the TV.

• Please turn off the TV.

• You need to turn off the TV.

• Would you mind turning off the TV?

Answer explanation

Adding "please" to the beginning of an imperative sentence makes it more polite. In this case, "please" is added to make the command to turn off the TV more polite.

Which of the following is an example of an imperative sentence used to make a request?

• Can you please clean your room?

• You should clean your room.

• Clean your room.

• I want you to clean your room.

Answer explanation

This is an example of an imperative sentence used to make a request. It is giving a direct command to clean your room.

Which of the following sentences uses an imperative verb in the negative form?

• She is not happy.

• Don't be sad.

• You are not allowed to go.

• Can you not go?

Answer explanation

The imperative form in the negative is created by adding "don't" to the beginning of the sentence.

Which of the following is an example of an imperative sentence used to give permission?

• You can't leave yet.

• May I leave?

• You may leave.

• You need to leave.

Answer explanation

It is giving a direct command that the person is allowed to leave.

What is the imperative form of the verb "to have" in the second person singular?

• Has

• Have

• Had

• Having

Answer explanation

The imperative form of "to have" in the second person singular is "have". For example, "Have a nice day" or "Have some tea".

Which of the following is an example of an imperative sentence used to give a warning?

• It's going to rain.

• Be careful, it's slippery.

• Can you watch out for me?

• I need you to be careful.

Answer explanation

This is an example of an imperative sentence used to give a warning. It is giving a direct command to be careful.