Understanding Commands and Politeness in Grammar

This video tutorial explains how to form commands, also known as the imperative form. It covers the structure of commands, emphasizing the use of verbs and the omission of the subject 'you'. The tutorial provides examples of commands, including polite forms using 'please', and discusses the placement of direct and indirect objects. It also explains how to form negative commands and demonstrates the use of single-word commands.

What is another name for commands in grammar?

• Exclamatory form

• Imperative form

• Interrogative form

• Declarative form

In an imperative sentence, which part of the sentence is usually implied?

• The adjective

• The object

• The subject

• The verb

What is the implied subject in the command 'Go to the store'?

• I

• We

• You

• They

What is the role of the word 'give' in the sentence 'Give me that'?

• Subject

• Indirect object

• Verb

• Direct object

In the command 'Pick up some milk', what is 'pick up'?

• A noun phrase

• An adjective

• A verb phrase

• An adverb

What is the direct object in the command 'Give me that'?

• You

• Me

• Give

• That

In the sentence 'Please give me that', what does 'please' do?

• Makes the command stronger

• Changes the subject

• Makes the command polite

• Adds a direct object

Which part of the sentence is 'me' in 'Please help me'?

• Subject

• Verb

• Direct object

• Indirect object

Which sentence is an example of a polite command?

• Please stop doing that

• Do not do that

• Doing that please

• Stop doing that

How is a negative command formed?

• By adding 'please' before the verb

• By using 'do not' before the verb

• By adding 'not' after the verb

• By changing the verb to past tense