Understanding Imperative Sentences

Teacher Eve introduces imperative sentences, contrasting them with declarative sentences. She explains that imperative sentences instruct actions and can be commands or requests. Examples from a song illustrate these concepts. The video concludes with a brief activity and a preview of the next topic, interrogative sentences.

What is a declarative sentence?

• A sentence that asks a question

• A sentence that expresses a wish

• A sentence that makes a statement

• A sentence that gives a command

How does a declarative sentence typically end?

• With an exclamation point

• With a question mark

• With a period

• With a comma

What is the main function of an imperative sentence?

• To ask a question

• To give information

• To express a wish

• To give a command or make a request

In the song example, what action is NOT mentioned?

• Stand up

• Lean forward

• Sit down

• Jump up

What is the key feature of an imperative sentence?

• It asks a question

• It describes a scene

• It gives a command or request

• It expresses a wish

What is the main topic of the video?

• Interrogative sentences

• Imperative sentences

• Declarative sentences

• Exclamatory sentences

What is the key feature of an imperative sentence?

• It describes a scene

• It asks a question

• It gives a command or request

• It expresses a wish

What punctuation can end a command with strong feelings?

• A question mark

• An exclamation point

• A comma

• A period

Which sentence is an example of a command?

• I wish you would pass the salt.

• Can you pass the salt?

• Please pass the salt.

• Pass the salt.

What is the tone of a command with strong feelings?

• Relaxed

• Questioning

• Urgent

• Polite