Class 18-5: Using Imperative Sentences to Make Polite Requests

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Definition:

Imperative sentences are sentences without subjects. Imperative sentences do not use subjects because the subject in the sentence is known.

Note: imperative sentences are used to make requests and orders.

Examples:

1. Close the door.

2. Open the window.

3. Don’t be late.

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Exercise 1: Underline the correct verb in each sentence that makes the most sense.

1.  (Walk / Open) up the hill.

2.  (Go / Stop) at the stop sign.

3.  (Mow / Play) the lawn.

4.  (See / Walk) faster.

5.  (Live / Open) the door.

6.  (Drive / Grow) slower.

7.  (See / Look) at the time.

8.  (Write / Kick) neater.

9.  (Carry / Run) over there.

10.  (Swim / Dig) into the ground.

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