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The imperative mode occurs when the verb indicates an order, a recommendation, a suggestion. The imperative can be affirmative or negative.
For example:
Hey, stop! It is an affirmative imperative.
Quick, do not stop! It is a negative imperative.
In item (A), "Your assignment must be submitted on time" we have a case of affirmative imperative, someone imposes an order regarding one task for another.
It is easier to identify through the verbs: must and should are commonly used as imperative.
The imperative sentence of this question is “Your assignment must be submitted on time.” Imperative sentence has some characteristics.
EXPLANATION:
Imperative sentence is a sentence aimed to give a command or instruction. It instructs us or somebody to do something. The usual form (structure) of an imperative sentence in English is the base verb with no subject. Moreover, there are many imperative sentences contain nothing but the verb. For instances:
• Stop!
• Please sit here.
The punctuation at the end of the sentence is usually an exclamation mark/point (!)or a full-stop/period (.). Imperative sentences can be formed negatively or positively, and can signify to present or future time. For instances:
• Help!
• Go now!
• Don't sit there.
Even though imperative sentences aim to give direct instructions. It can also be utilized to give commands in a polite way than a straight one. Instructions using this case are very usual, for instance in a user guide to describe how to use a washing machine. Imperative sentences can also be employed with the words " kindly " or " please " to make it more polite. There are some imperative sentences denote to the present time, some to future time and some to both of them:
• Positive
• Shoot!
• Remove the wrapper. Open the yellow box and connect the three wires.
• Please wash your hands!
• Kindly help yourself to drink.
• Please be waiting when we come.
• Negative
• Don't move!
• Do not throw off the chemical compound in the trash.
• Don't forget your book.
• Do not smoke in the hospital.
• Please don't forget your handphone.
• Don't be late!
LEARN MORE:
If you’re interested in learning more about this topic, we recommend you to also take a look at the following questions:
• Which of the following is an example of an imperative sentence? https://brainly.com/question/2612450
KEYWORDS : Imperative sentences, imperative sentence, example of imperative sentences
Subject : English
Class : 10-12
Sub-Chapter : Imperative Sentence
