Imperative Sentences Exercises

1. What is the primary function of an imperative sentence?

To ask a question
To give a command or order
To make a statement
To express a wish

2. How is an imperative sentence typically punctuated?

With a period (.)
With a question mark (?)
With an exclamation mark (!)
A and C

3. Which of the following is an example of an imperative sentence?

How are you?
The sun is shining.
Please close the door.
What a beautiful day!

4. What is the implied subject in an imperative sentence?

He/She
It
You
We

5. Which of the following sentences is NOT an imperative sentence?

Don’t touch the stove.
What is your name?
Be quiet during the movie.
Please pass the salt.

6. What should be considered when using imperative sentences to avoid sounding rude?

Using a polite tone and language
Using negative words
Using complex vocabulary
Using long sentences

7. Which of the following sentences is a negative imperative sentence?

Open the window.
Do not disturb.
Enjoy your meal.
Have a safe trip.

8. Which sentence is an example of using an imperative sentence for a request?

Could you please help me?
Please help me.
I need help.
Help is needed.

9. Which of the following options correctly describes the characteristics of imperative sentences?

They always have a subject and use complex vocabulary.
They always end with a question mark and are in the first person.
They usually do not have a subject and are always in the second person.
They are always in the third person and end with an exclamation mark.

10. Which of the following sentences uses an exclamation mark appropriately in an imperative sentence?

Please be quiet!
Please be quiet.
Do not enter!
A and C