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Imperative — Meaning and Usage - Grammarly
Key takeaways: Imperative as an adjective means something is “completely necessary” or “very important.”; Imperative as a noun refers to “a necessity” or “something that is not avoidable.”; Imperative, whether it functions as an adjective, noun, or verb mood in grammar, is a powerhouse of a word.You may have heard it used in a sentence, so if you’re unsure about its meaning ...
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Key takeaways: Imperative as an adjective means something is “completely necessary” or “very important.”; Imperative as a noun refers to “a necessity” or “something that is not avoidable.”; Imperative, whether it functions as an adjective, noun, or verb mood in grammar, is a powerhouse of a word.You may have heard it used in a sentence, so if you’re unsure about its meaning ...

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Imperative Sentence: Definition and Examples - Grammar Monster
More about Imperative Sentences The main verb in an imperative sentence is said to be in the imperative mood. In grammar, mood is the form a verb takes to show how it is to be regarded (e.g., as a fact, a command, a wish, an uncertainty). There are three moods in English: the imperative mood, indicative mood, and the subjunctive mood.
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More about Imperative Sentences The main verb in an imperative sentence is said to be in the imperative mood. In grammar, mood is the form a verb takes to show how it is to be regarded (e.g., as a fact, a command, a wish, an uncertainty). There are three moods in English: the imperative mood, indicative mood, and the subjunctive mood.

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Imperative Verbs in English, Explained - Grammarly
Using imperative verbs to create imperative sentences No matter how you use an imperative verb, you’ll find there are two types of imperative sentences: affirmative and negative. Affirmative imperative sentence: Walk the dog. Affirmative imperative sentences tell someone to do something. Negative imperative sentence: Don’t pet the dog; he ...
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Using imperative verbs to create imperative sentences No matter how you use an imperative verb, you’ll find there are two types of imperative sentences: affirmative and negative. Affirmative imperative sentence: Walk the dog. Affirmative imperative sentences tell someone to do something. Negative imperative sentence: Don’t pet the dog; he ...

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Imperative Sentences: Defined, With Examples - Grammarly
Imperative sentences come in two forms: affirmative and negative. An affirmative imperative sentence tells the reader or listener to take a specific action. Here are a few examples: Put your plate in the sink. Ask the teacher about last night’s homework. Call me! A negative imperative sentence tells the reader or listener to not do something ...
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Imperative sentences come in two forms: affirmative and negative. An affirmative imperative sentence tells the reader or listener to take a specific action. Here are a few examples: Put your plate in the sink. Ask the teacher about last night’s homework. Call me! A negative imperative sentence tells the reader or listener to not do something ...

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Imperative Sentence (command) | Learn English
Imperative with do. If we put do before the imperative the effect is to make requests, apologies and complaints more emphatic but also more polite: Do take a seat. (request) Do forgive me. I didn't mean to offend you. (apology) Do try to keep the noise down, gentlemen. (complaint) Imperative with always, never, ever
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Imperative with do. If we put do before the imperative the effect is to make requests, apologies and complaints more emphatic but also more polite: Do take a seat. (request) Do forgive me. I didn't mean to offend you. (apology) Do try to keep the noise down, gentlemen. (complaint) Imperative with always, never, ever

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Imperatives: Definition, Meaning & Examples in Verbs & Sentences
Imperative sentences. When we form imperative sentences, we use the imperative mood; the imperative mood is a grammatical mood that forms a command or request. Imperatives can be found everywhere, from recipes and user manuals to road signs and advertising; however, they are most common in everyday speech. An imperative sentence is formed using a base verb, such as stop, and usually has no ...
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Imperative sentences. When we form imperative sentences, we use the imperative mood; the imperative mood is a grammatical mood that forms a command or request. Imperatives can be found everywhere, from recipes and user manuals to road signs and advertising; however, they are most common in everyday speech. An imperative sentence is formed using a base verb, such as stop, and usually has no ...

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What is an Imperative Sentence? A Detailed Note - Super English Grammar
Continue to read to learn imperative sentence definition, meaning, uses, types, example sentences with clear explanations. This article covers: ... In simple language, an imperative sentence, as the name suggests, is a type of sentence that acts as a command; that is, imperative sentences are used to give someone a command, order or instruction ...
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Continue to read to learn imperative sentence definition, meaning, uses, types, example sentences with clear explanations. This article covers: ... In simple language, an imperative sentence, as the name suggests, is a type of sentence that acts as a command; that is, imperative sentences are used to give someone a command, order or instruction ...

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Definition and Examples of Imperative Sentences in English - ThoughtCo
Imperative sentences give advice, instructions, requests, or commands and are also called directives. The subject of imperative sentences is often you understood, meaning (you) is implied in the command. Imperative sentences can be softened with words like 'do' or 'please' to sound polite and conversational.
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Imperative sentences give advice, instructions, requests, or commands and are also called directives. The subject of imperative sentences is often you understood, meaning (you) is implied in the command. Imperative sentences can be softened with words like 'do' or 'please' to sound polite and conversational.

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What Are Imperative Words? Imperative Verbs and Grammar Rules
When explaining imperative verbs to kids, it’s helpful to show how they change the meaning of a sentence. For example, take the verb “jump.” Regular verb: “She jumps over the puddle.” (Describes what someone is doing.) Imperative verb: “Jump over the puddle!” (Gives a direct command.) See the difference?
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When explaining imperative verbs to kids, it’s helpful to show how they change the meaning of a sentence. For example, take the verb “jump.” Regular verb: “She jumps over the puddle.” (Describes what someone is doing.) Imperative verb: “Jump over the puddle!” (Gives a direct command.) See the difference?

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