What's imperative?

Imperative is a grammatical mood that expresses a command or request. An imperative sentence is a sentence that gives a command or makes a request. It typically ends with a period or an exclamation point. Examples of imperative sentences include "Close the door," "Please pass the salt," and "Don't forget to call me."

Imperative Mood

The imperative mood is a grammatical mood used to express commands, requests, or instructions. It is often used to give orders, ask for something, or offer advice.

Characteristics:

- The verb is in the second person (you) or third person (let).
- The subject is usually omitted.
- The tone is forceful or commanding.

Imperative Sentences:

Imperative sentences do not contain a question mark or exclamation point. Instead, they end with a period.

Examples:

- Turn off the lights. (Command)
- Please close the door. (Request)
- Let's go for a walk. (Instruction)
- Be careful. (Advice)

Other Forms of Imperatives:

In addition to the imperative mood, there are other ways to express commands or requests:

- Wh-imperatives: Use a wh-question word (e.g., why, where) to make a request more polite. (e.g., "Why don't you come in?")
- Let's-imperatives: Use "let's" to include yourself in the request or command. (e.g., "Let's go to the store.")
- Modal verbs: Use modal verbs (e.g., must, should, could) to increase the politeness or emphasis of a request or command. (e.g., "You should study for the test.")