| Learning
objectives |
In
this lesson you will learn the
definition of an imperative sentence and study
examples of imperative sentences. |
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| Definition of an imperative sentence |
- An imperative sentence:
- is used to give a direct command to someone
- can end with a
period or an
exclamation mark
depending on the degree of the command
- containing the word "please" should end with a
period
- is commonly used in speech but not often in writing
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| Examples of imperative sentences |
- Be quiet!
- Please hand in your homework.
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