Command Sentences Exercises

1. What is the primary function of command sentences?

To ask questions
To give orders or instructions
To make statements
To create dialogues

2. Which form of the verb is used to create command sentences?

Past
Present
Imperative
Future

3. Which of the following is a characteristic of command sentences?

They use "to" before the verb
They often use the base form of the verb
They are always in the past tense
They cannot be negative

4. What is the difference between commands and requests?

Commands are always impolite, requests are polite
Commands are direct, requests are more polite
There is no difference
Requests are direct, commands are more polite

5. How do you form a negative command sentence?

Use "don't" before the verb
Use "doesn't" before the verb
Use "not" after the verb
Use "no" before the verb

6. Which of the following is NOT a common type of command sentence?

Direct command
Indirect command
Suggestion
Statement

7. Which of the following sentences is an example of an indirect command?

"Close the door."
"Could you please close the door?"
"You must close the door."
"You closed the door."

8. Which of the following sentences is a suggestion?

"Open the window."
"You could open the window."
"Please open the window."
"Do not open the window."

9. In the example dialogue in the article, what command does Linda give to Tom?

"Hold the box steady while I tape it up."
"Could you help me with this box?"
"Just tell me what to do."
"I can help."

10. What should be noted about the use of command sentences in everyday conversation?

They are rarely used
They are always polite
They are used to give direct orders and instructions
They are used to ask questions