What Is an Imperative Sentence (with Examples)

An imperative sentence gives a direct command. It can end in a full stop or an

exclamation mark, depending on the forcefulness of the command.

The main verb in an imperative sentence is said to be in the imperative mood.

Examples of Imperative Sentences

Here are some examples of imperative sentences:
 Clear this desk by tomorrow!
 Please tidy your room.
 Consider the lily.
 Drive to the roundabout and then turn left.

A Period (Full Stop) or Exclamation Mark with an

Imperative Sentence?
If the command is forceful, use an exclamation mark. For example:
 Get out!
If the command is polite or in the form of advice, use period / full stop. For
example:
 Please leave.
 Do not condemn the judgement of another because it differs from your
own. (Dandemis)
Read more about periods / full stops.
Read more about exclamation marks.

Other Sentence Types

Here are some examples of other sentence types:

Declarative Sentence
A declarative sentence states a fact or an argument and ends with a
full stop ( ) / period ( ). For example:
 Lee has caught another whelk.
Interrogative Sentence
An interrogative sentence asks a question. It ends with a question mark (?).
For example:
 Is that another whelk, Lee?
Exclamatory Sentence
An exclamatory sentence expresses excitement or emotion. It ends with an
exclamation mark (!). For example:
  I've hooked another whelk!

Imperative Sentence (command)

Get out.Terminator
Imperative sentences are one of the four sentence types (declarative, interrogative,
imperative, exclamative).

Imperative sentences give commands.

form function example

verb... give a command Stop!

What is the form of an imperative sentence?

The typical form (structure) of an English imperative sentence uses the base verb with
no subject. In fact, many imperative sentences consist of nothing but the verb. Look at
these example structures:

verb

Stop!

...verb...

Please sit here.

The final punctuation is usually a full-stop/period (.) or an exclamation

mark/point (!).

Imperative sentences can be in positive or negative form, and can refer to present or
future time.

What is the function of an imperative sentence?

The usual function (job) of an imperative sentence is to give a command or
instruction. It tells us to do something.

Look at these examples:

 Help!
 Go now!
 Don't sit there.

How do we use an imperative sentence?

Although we use imperative sentences to give direct commands, we can also use them
to give instructions more politely than a straight command. Instructions like this are
quite common, for example in a user guide to explain how to operate a machine.
Imperatives can also be used with words like "please" or "kindly" to add politeness.

Look at these positive and negative examples. You will notice that some of them refer
to present time, some to future time and some to both:

example
context positive negative

army Shoot! Don't move!

user guide Remove the packaging. Open the blue Do not dispose of
box and connect the two wires. battery in the trash.

school Now wash your hands! Don't forget your

homework.

airplane Please remain seated until the seatbelt Do not smoke in the
sign is off. toilets.

hotel Kindly help yourself to fruit. Please don't

forgetyour belongings.

friends Please be waiting when we arrive. Don't be late!

Imperative special cases

Imperative with subject
Normally when we use the imperative there is no subject because the subject is
obvious—it's YOU! Sometimes, however, to make the subject clear, we do use a
subject, for example:

 Everybody look!
 Relax, everybody.
 Nobody move!
 John sit down; the rest of you go home.
 Somebody answer the phone!
 You keep out of this!

We can also use you as the subject to imply anger, as in:

 You watch your mouth, young man!

 You be quiet!
 Don't you talk to me like that!

Unreal commands
We often express hope and make suggestions with the imperative form, but these are
not real commands:

 Have a good trip. (hope)

 Enjoy the meal. (hope)
 If there's no olive oil try almond oil. (suggestion)

Imperative with do
If we put do before the imperative the effect is to make requests, apologies and
complaints more emphatic but also more polite:

 Do take a seat. (request)

 Do forgive me. I didn't mean to offend you. (apology)
 Do try to keep the noise down, gentlemen. (complaint)

Imperative with always, never, ever

The words always, never, ever come before imperatives, as in:

 Always remember who's boss.

 Never speak to me like that again.
 Don't ever speak to me like that again.

Passive imperative
We sometimes make passive imperatives with get, for example:

 Get vaccinated before your holiday.

Imperative with and

We can sometimes use the imperative + and instead of an if-clause, for example:

 Go now and I'll never speak to you again. (If you go now, I'll never speak...)

Imperative with question tag

We sometimes use these question tags after imperatives: can you? can't you? could
you? will you? won't you? would you? Look at these examples:

 Lend me a dollar, can you?

 Help me with this, will you?
 Keep still, won't you?

Mini Quiz
1. Which of these sentences is in imperative form?
 Are you quiet?
You be quiet.
You are quiet!

2. The imperative form can

give instructions
express surprise
make statements

3. Imperative sentences end with

an exclamation mark/point
a full-stop/period
either

Imperative Sentence
1. What is an Imperative Sentence?
An imperative sentence gives requests, demands, or instructions; or, shares wishes or
invitations for others. Basically, they tell someone what to do! As one of the four
main types of sentences, they have an important role in both speaking and writing.
Imperative sentences make up a huge part of our everyday language and serve all kinds of
purposes!

2. Examples of Imperative Sentences

Imperative sentences are a big part of your conversations and your everyday life, whether you
know it or not! Here are some everyday examples:

 Do Not Enter
 Please be quiet in the library.
 Let’s eat.
 Come with me.
 Be nice!
  Help me!
Even common road signs and advertisements use imperatives, like these:

Finally, imperative sentences can even be funny or lighthearted too—you’ve probably seen
many versions of the posters below online, on t-shirts, and on signs:

3. Parts of Imperative Sentences

Imperative Mood
All imperative sentences include verbs written in what is called an “imperative
mood,” meaning they give commands. Some of the big ones that you use are “don’t,” “please,”
“go,” and so on. Imperatives tell someone what to do or not to do. Look at these two sentences:
 Don’t feed the dog. Imperative verb “don’t” expressing a command
  He didn’t feed the dog. Indicative verb “didn’t,” reflecting a lack of action
Imperative verbs give commands, while indicative verbs “indicate” (show) things that happened.
So, you can’t use an indicative verb to tell someone what to do. Here are some more examples of
verbs in the imperative mood:

 Please be quiet.
 Let me help you.
 Go away!
 Have fun!
 Wait for me!

4. Types of Imperative Sentences

As mentioned above, imperative sentences

 relay instructions
 relay requests
 relay demands
 share invitations
 share wishes for someone.

a. Share a request or wish

There are several types of imperative sentences that each work in different ways. Here are some
imperative sentences that share polite requests or wishes for someone:
 Have fun at the fair tonight!
 Eat lots of popcorn!
 Have a safe trip!

b. Share an Invitation:
Here are some imperative sentences that extend an invitation to someone (notice that they are not
in the form of questions).

 Come to the fair with me!

 Please join us for dinner.
 Let’s go to the fair together.
c. Share a request or command
Here are some imperative sentences that each share a request or command (notice that these are
more firm requests).
 Please don’t give the dog popcorn.
 Go find the dog at the fair.
 Eat your popcorn.
 Stop feeding the dog!

d. Give instructions
Imperative sentences that give instructions are very common, like driving directions or a recipe:
1. Preheat the oven.
2. Roll out your cookie dough.
3. Cut out the cookies with a cookie cutter and put them on a baking sheet.
4. Put them in the oven for about 10 minutes.
5. Take the cookies out when they are golden.
6. Let them cool, and then eat them with milk.
As you can see, imperative sentences can relay all kinds of information.

5. How to Write an Imperative Sentence

Writing an imperative sentence is a bit different than other types of sentences, mainly because of
the subject. Imperative sentences generally begin with a verb, and may seem to be missing a
subject! But, that’s because imperative sentences are naturally directed at someone since they
give direct orders. Since it is implied that the sentence is directed at a person or group of people,
it is usually unnecessary to name the subject.
To make this simpler to understand, let’s try adding a person’s name to the beginning of some
imperative sentences:

 Sally, please don’t give the dog popcorn.

 Drivers, drive slowly.
 Sam, eat your popcorn!
 Everybody be quiet!
Now, if you take away the underlined subjects from the sentences above, they still make sense:
  Sally, Please don’t give the dog popcorn.
 Drivers, Drive slowly.
 Sam, Eat your popcorn!
 Everybody Be quiet!
You can see that they all still make sense because the imperative verbs let us know that the
sentences are commands.

Here are a couple more tips for writing imperative sentences:

a. Decide on tone of voice

Decide which tone of voice is the best match for the purpose of your sentence. An imperative
sentence’s tone can be:

 neutral (like a recipe)

 fairly neutral (like a request)
 used to express strong emotions (like a serious command)

b. Decide on punctuation
The sentence’s tone will decide whether it ends in a period or exclamation mark:

 Ask yourself: Is your sentence it a demand, a suggestion, a wish?

 A forceful or demanding tone should have an exclamation mark: Stop feeding the dog!
 A suggestive or polite tone only needs a period: Please don’t give the dog popcorn.
Overall, the tone of an imperative sentence, and its punctuation, are up to you.

6. When to Use an Imperative Sentence

Using imperative sentences is pretty easy—in fact, you do it all the time without even noticing!
Here are a few tips for using them successfully:

a. Purpose
Remember their purpose. You can use them to:

 express your wishes for someone

 invite someone to do something
  give requests
 give instructions
 give important demands

b. Subject
Remember that the subject of an imperative sentence is understood, because all imperative
sentences are directed at another person or group of people

c. Differences
Remember the distinctions between imperative sentences and other types of sentences:

 Even if it ends with an exclamation mark, an imperative sentence CANNOT be an

exclamatory sentence, because exclamatory sentences do not share commands (see
below).
 Even if it ends with a period, an imperative sentence CANNOT be a declarative sentence,
because declarative sentences only share statements, not commands or wishes.

Test your Knowledge

1.
An imperative sentence must always end with an exclamation mark.

a. True

b. False

2.
An imperative sentence has a _______________ tone.

a. neutral

b. emotional

c. forceful

d. any of the above are possible

 3.
You can use an imperative sentence to give someone instructions.

a. True

b. False

4.
Which if these is an imperative sentences that tells someone how to make a peanut
butter and jelly sandwich?

a. I love peanut butter and jelly sandwiches!

b. Spread peanut butter on one side of the bread.

c. Have a peanut butter and jelly sandwich with me.

d. Would you like a peanut butter and jelly sandwich?

Examples of Imperative Sentence

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Definition of Imperative Sentence:
The sentence which is used to convey a command, a request, or a forbiddance is called
an imperative sentence. This type of sentence always takes the second person (you)
for the subject but most of the time the subject remains hidden.
Examples:
o Bring me a glass of water.
o Don’t ever touch my phone.
o Give me a pen and a pencil.
o Play with intensity and courage.
o Remember me when we are parted.
o Never forget the person who loves you.
o Take a step and don’t move.
o Don’t be excited about everything without reason.
o Don’t rush or you will fall.
o Read a lot to improve your writing skill.
o Write whenever you get a chance.
o Don’t stay out at night.
o Please open the door quickly.
o Have a cup of cappuccino.
o You wash your hand first and then eat.
o Kindly bring the book to me.
o Please forgive my meticulousness but you have spelled it wrong.
o Don’t ever call me a loser.
o Watch your step before taking it.
o Please grant me a loan.

Imperative Sentence
Definition of Imperative Sentence
An imperative sentence is a type of sentence that gives instructions or advice,
and expresses a command, an order, a direction, or a request. It is also
known as a jussive or a directive. Depending upon its delivery, an imperative
sentence may end with an exclamation mark or a period. It is usually simple
and short, but could be long and complex, depending upon its context.

For instance, John F. Kennedy shares a wish with his people, when he stated,
“And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you; ask
what you can do for your country.” (President John Kennedy in his Inaugural
Address, 1961). Note that this imperative sentence is not only long, but simply
and ends with a period.

Types of Imperative Sentence

1. Share a Wish or Request – This type of imperative sentence shares
polite wishes and requests with someone, such as, “Have a good day!”
2. Offer an Invitation – This type of imperative sentence extends an
invitation, such as, “Please join me for dinner tonight.”
3. Share a Command/Request – This type of imperative sentence gives a
command or shares a request, such as, “Stop beating the dog!”
4. Give Instructions – This type of imperative sentence gives instructions,
such as, “Let him cool down, and then ask about the incident.”
Everyday Use of Imperative Sentence
1. Consider vegetables over meat. (Advice)
2. Leave this luggage at the gate. (Direction)
3. Come here, check these documents, and give me your opinion. (Order)
4. Put it down now! (Command)
5. Please clean your room. (Request)

Examples of Imperative Sentences in Literature

Example #1: I have a Dream (by Martin Luther King, Jr.)

“You have been the veterans of creative suffering. Continue to work with the
faith that unearned suffering is redemptive. Go back to Mississippi, go back to
Alabama, go back to South Carolina, go back to Georgia, go back to
Louisiana, go back to the slums and ghettos of our northern cities, knowing
that somehow this situation can and will be changed.”

All the sentences shown in italics are imperative sentences. The tone of
the speaker is to convey a sense of command, as well as advice.

Example #2: At the Bottom of the River (by Jamaica Kincaid)

“Wash the white clothes on Monday and put them on the stone heap; wash
the color clothes on Tuesday and put them on the clothesline to dry; don’t
walk barehead in the hot sun … when buying cotton to make yourself a nice
blouse, be sure that it doesn’t have gum on it, because that way it won’t hold
up well after a wash; soak salt fish overnight before you cook it …”

This entire passage is in imperative sentences. All of them have commanding

tones. The speaker is giving instructions, requests, and commands to
someone about what to do or what not to do.

Example #3: Fergus and the Druid (by William Butler Yeats)

“Take, if you must, this little bag of dreams;

Unloose the cord, and they will wrap you round.”

In this example, Druid offers a bag to Fergus, which is filled with dreams. This
bag helps him to know all in the end. These imperative sentences have used
the tone of advice.

Example #4: Self Reliance (by Ralph Waldo Emerson)

“A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds, adored by little
statesmen and philosophers and divines. With consistency a great soul has
simply nothing to do. He may as well concern himself with his shadow on the
wall. Speak what you think now in hard words, and tomorrow speak what
tomorrow thinks in hard words again, though it contradict every thing you said
today.”

In this passage, the speaker is giving direction and advice to

the audience regarding the importance of speaking during hard times.

Example #5: The Princess Bride (by William Gold)

Westley: Give us the gate key.

Yellin: I have no gate key.
Inigo Montoya: Fezzik, tear his arms off.
Yellin: Oh, you mean this gate key.

In the first line, the character “Westley” has requested but without using
appeals. In the third line, the character has given an order to break “Yellin’s”
arms.

Function of Imperative Sentence

An imperative sentence plays an important role in writing as well as in
speaking. It is not very common in literary writing, but very important in
everyday conversational language. Besides this, it is commonly used in
advertisements, manuals, instructions and road signs. It is more intentional as
compared to an exclamatory sentence, as it requires a specific audience to be
addressed. Writers mostly use imperatives to give clear and straightforward
instructions, commands, or to express displeasure, likeness, fondness,
and love through their writings.

Sentences: Apa itu Imperative Sentence (Kalimat Perintah)?

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Kalimat Perintah
Imperative sentence, yang dalam bahasa Indonesia berarti kalimat
perintah, merupakan bentuk kalimat yang digunakan untuk memberikan
perintah (command), peringatan (warning), instruksi (instruction), nasihat
(advice), juga permintaan (request).

Ciri umum dari imperative sentence yang tertulis adalah ada akhiran
berupa exclamation mark “!”, atau mengandung kata “please”.
Namun, imperative sentence juga bisa saja tidak mengandung
keduanya. Pada dasarnya, imperative sentence tidak akan ditemukan
subyek kalimat, sebab subyek “you” sebagai penerima perintah sudah
tersirat di dalamnya.
Perhatikan aturan menyusun imperative sentence berikut ini.

Aturan dalam susunan imperative sentence Contoh kalimat

“Be careful!” (Hati-hati!)
Menggunakan bare infinitive sebagai verbnya
“Wake up!” (Bangunlah!)
“Get out!” (Keluarlah!)
Tidak memerlukan subjek
“Just take it.” (Ambil saja)
“Don’t forget!” (Jangan lupa!)
Menggunakan “do not” atau “don’t” dalam bentuk
negatif imperative sentence (larangan)
“Don’t stop.” (Jangan berhenti)
“Let us try it now.” (Mari kita coba
sekarang)
Menggunakan “let us” atau “let’s” sebagai ajakan
“Let’s eat!” (Ayo kita makan!)
“Please swipe your card.” (Silahkan
Menambahkan “please” untuk memperhalus gesek kartu anda)
perintah/agar lebih sopan
“Sit down, please” (Silahkan duduk)
“Tell me everything, will
you?” (Beritahu saya semuanya, ya?)
Menggunakan question tag untuk memperhalus
perintah
“Take me there, won’t you?”(Antar
saya kesana, mau nggak?)

Imperative sentence yang menggunakan tanda seru atau exclamatory

mark mungkin sedikit mirip dengan exclamatory sentence alias kalimat
seruan. Bedanya, tidak semua exclamatory sentence berisi perintah.
Tanda seru dalam imperative sentence menunjukkan tekanan dalam
perintah.

Imperative sentence yang mengandung question tag mirip dengan

kalimat interrogative yang membutuhkan jawaban “yes” atau “no”.
Bedanya, dalam kalimat interrogative tidak terkandung perintah.

Meski berakhiran tanda titik “.” atau full stop, tidak berarti imperative
sentence sama dengan declarative sentence atau kalimat pernyataan.
Sebab, declarative sentence hanya mengandung pernyataan/statement
dan tidak berisi perintah.
Imperative sentence menurut fungsinya

1. Share a request or wish (menyampaikan permintaan atau

harapan)

 Have a safe trip! (Semoga perjalananmu aman!)

 Eat more vegetables! (Makanlah lebih banyak sayur!)
 Have a nice dream! (Semoga mimpi indah!)

2. Share an Invitation (menyampaikan ajakan)

 Come with me! (Ayo ikut aku!)

 Please join us for lunch (Ikutlah makan siang bersama kami)
 Let’s go home together! (Ayo pulang bersama-sama)

3. Share a request or command & prohibition (menyampaikan

permintaan atau perintah dan larangan)

 Please don’t touch the baby (Jangan sentuh bayinya)

 Go find a new girl! (Carilah pacar baru!)
 Close your eyes (Tutup matamu)
 Stop talking! (Berhentilah bicara!)

4. Give instructions (memberi instruksi)

 Avoid contact with skin and eyes (Hindari kontak dengan kulit dan
mata)
 In case of eye contact, hold eyelid open and flush with waters (Bila
terkena mata, buka kelopak mata dan bilas dengan air)
 Call physician immediately (Segera hubungi dokter)
Menyusun Imperative Sentence

Menyusun imperative sentence agak berbeda dari macam kalimat lain

sebab dalam kalimat perintah biasanya tidak dicantumkan subject dan
langsung dimulai dengan verb (kata kerja). Hal ini karena secara
otomatis, imperative sentence ditujukan pada seseorang yang diajak
bicara (orang kedua = you). Oleh sebab itu, menyebutkan subject dalam
suatu kalimat perintah tidak diperlukan; kecuali untuk menegaskan
kepada siapa perintah itu diberikan, yang fungsinya lebih seperti
panggilan.

Perhatikan contoh berikut:

“Elsa, open the door!”

“You, don’t eat too much.”

“Everybody, please stand up.”

Apabila subyek yang digaris bawahi dihilangkan, maka tidak akan

merubah makna dari kalimat perintah tersebut.

“Elsa, open the door!”

“You, don’t eat too much.”

“Everybody, please stand up.”

Jadi, untuk menyusun imperative sentence atau kalimat perintah,

gunakan verb dalam bentuk imperative atau imperative verb. Imperative
verb berasal dari kata kerja pada umumnya yang bisa mengandung
perintah.

non-imperative verb imperative verb

I drink a glass of water Drink a glass of water!
(Saya minum segelas air) (Minum(lah) segelas air!)
Ella washed the dishes Ella, wash the dishes!
(Ella mencuci piring) (Ella, cuci piringnya!)
Untuk imperative sentence berbentuk negatif atau larangan, kita bisa
menggunakan “Don’t” (Jangan) di awal kalimat atau “Stop” (Berhentilah).

Don’t give up = Jangan menyerah

Don’t worry = Jangan khawatir

Don’t eat my cake! = Jangan makan kue saya

Don’t stop = Jangan berhenti

Stop talking! = Berhenti bicara!

Stop worrying! = Berhentilah khawatir

Stop eating my cake! = Berhentilah makan kue saya

Latihan Soal

Put the words in brackets into the gaps. Mind the positive or the negative
forms.

1. _____________ upstairs. (to go)

2. _____________ the door. (not, to close)
3. _____________ your teeth. (to brush)
4. _____________ the lamp. (to turn on)
5. _____________ walking. (not, to stop)

Write the words in the correct order to form sentences.

1. lie / me / ! / don’t / to
2. go / movies / ! / the / let’s / to
3. not / be / let’s / attention / and / noisy / pay
4. mother / help / dinner / cook / your / the
5. me / show / interesting / you / let / something

Answers

Pada jenis soal ini, hilangkan “to” dalam infinitive dan tambahkan “do”
pada kata “not” (“do not/don’t”)
 1. Go upstairs
2. Don’t close the door
3. Brush your teeth
4. Turn on the lamp
5. Don’t stop walking

Untuk soal selanjutnya, pahami makna per kata sebelum menyusunnya

menjadi kalimat perintah yang benar.

1. Don’t lie to me!

2. Let’s go to the movies!
3. Let’s not be noisy and pay attention
4. Help you mother cook the dinner
5. Let me show you something interesting

Mudah kan? Selamat belajar!

Imperative Sentence Examples

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Imperative sentences are used to issue a command or instruction, make a request, or offer advice.
Basically, they tell people what to do. Below, you'll find some imperative sentence examples and
learn about their function.
Imperative sentences usually end with a period but can occasionally end with an exclamation point.
These sentences are sometimes referred to as directives because they provide direction to whoever is
being addressed.
In the examples of imperative sentences here, you'll note that each line is issuing a command of some
sort:
 Pass the salt.
 Move out of my way!
 Shut the front door.
 Find my leather jacket.
 Be there at five.
 Clean your room.
 Complete these by tomorrow.
 Consider the red dress.
 Wait for me.
 Get out!
 Make sure you pack warm clothes.
 Choose Eamonn, not Seamus.
 Please be quiet.
 Be nice to your friends.
 Play ball!

Identifying Imperative Sentences

The first indication of an imperative sentence is its punctuation. Most of these sentences end with a
period, and sometimes an exclamation mark. Just be careful, as imperative sentences aren't the only
sentences that end with a period or exclamation mark (as you'll see below). The punctuation is
simply your first indication that you may be looking at an imperative sentence.
Next, take a look at the verb in these sentences. Typically, imperative sentences begin with verbs that
issue a command. Another clue is the subject. Do you see one? Generally, the subject of an
imperative sentence is implied, not stated, as it is giving a direct order.
No matter what, the main function of an imperative sentence is to provide instruction, make a request
or demand, or offer an invitation or advice. Let's take another look at some imperative sentences and
consider their function:
 Preheat the oven. (Instruction)
 Use oil in the pan. (Instruction)
 Don't eat all the cookies. (Request or demand)
 Stop feeding the dog from the table. (Request or demand)
 Come out with us tonight. (Invitation)
 Please join us for dinner. (Invitation)
 Choose the Irish wolfhound, not the German shepherd. (Advice)
 Wear your gold necklace with that dress. (Advice)

Other Types of Sentences

Imperative sentences are one of four main types of sentences. The other three types are:
 Declarative sentences
 Exclamatory sentences
 Interrogative sentences
Let's take a quick look at each type of sentence and how you can tell them apart from an imperative
sentence.

Declarative Sentences
Imperative and declarative sentences are sometimes confused because each of them can end with a
period.
Here's the main point of difference. Declarative sentences don't issue commands, provide
instructions, or offer invitations; they simply make a statement or offer an opinion. Basically, they
make a declaration.
 I am traveling to Ireland. (Statement)
 Ireland is really beautiful. (Opinion)
Exclamatory Sentences
An exclamatory sentence expresses heightened emotion such as excitement, surprise, anger, or joy. It
always ends with an exclamation mark.
As an imperative sentence can also end with an exclamation mark, you have to ask yourself if the
sentence is issuing a command (imperative) or expressing a feeling (exclamatory). For example:
 Get out of here! (Imperative sentence)
 I wish he would leave! (Exclamatory sentence)
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Interrogative Sentences
An interrogative sentence actually asks a question. These sentences end with a question mark and
often begin with such words as who, what, where, when, why, how, or do.
 When will your short story be finished?
 Do you still have my book?

Imperative Power
When issuing a command or instruction, know that you're in an imperative state of mind. Anything
else would be classified as declarative, interrogative, or exclamatory. As you move forward in your
reading and writing, have fun classifying each new sentence you come upon!