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An Imperative sentence expresses commands, orders, suggestions,

advice, request,etc.
The subject—you of imperative sentences is usually hidden.
Examples: (You)Lend me your car for a day, please. (request)
Please take off your shoes before you enter the room. (request)

Generally, the subject—you is mentioned if imperative sentences express
advice or suggestions.
Examples: You should sleep at least eight hours every day. (advice)

You’d better consult a dictionary. (advice)

Like declarative sentences, it also ends with a full stop. - (.)
Imperatives are a very direct way of telling people to do something.

Using do or please before an imperative is more polite.

C. Identify and underline imperative sentences in the following dialogue.

This is a dialogue between a teacher and a student who comes late to class.

Student: May I come in, Sir?
Teacher: Yes, stand here. Why do you always come late?
Student: It is the bus which makes me late.
Teacher: What time do you leave home for school?
Student: I always leave home at a quarter to eight.
Teacher: How far is your home from here?
Student: It’s about three kilometers from here.
Teacher: That is why, you are late. You should leave your home earlier.
Student: I get up at 7 o’clock.
Teacher: Don’t you say your prayer?
Student: Not regularly.
Teacher: Oh my dear! Change your routine. Always get up early in the
morning. Take your breakfast at the right time and then leave for school.
Student: You are right, Sir. I shall never be late again.
Teacher: That’s a good boy.

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