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If you're wondering what the word 'imperative' means, in grammar, imperatives are verbs that are used to tell somebody what to do or not to do.
What Is Imperative Mood?
When we want to order or ask someone to do or not do something, we use the imperative mood. Take a look at these examples:
I go to my room. →
You need to start. →
You should respect your mother. →
Structure
The imperative mood is formed by using the base form of the main verb at the beginning of the sentence, without a subject. Imperative sentences are often ended with an exclamation mark, but in some cases, they can end with a full stop. Look at the examples:
a sentence in the imperative mood
Tip!
A single main verb can be an imperative sentence, as long as it is used in the base form and without a subject. Check out the examples:
Negative Imperative
Please!
To make a polite request or order, you can use the word 'please' at the end of the imperative sentence. When using 'please,' it is important to use a 'comma' before the word. Check out the examples:
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