IMPERATIVE AND ASSERTIVE SENTENCES

🍓Imperative Sentences

🍓An imperative Sentence is the one that gives some instructions.

🍓It may be in the nature of a Command, a Request, a Proposal or a piece of Advice.

🍓The Present Tense form of the action word is used for giving instructions.

1. Stand properly. (Command)

2. Bring me a glass of milk. (Request)

3. Obey your elders. (Advice/Order)

4. Let me decorate this wall this way. (Proposal)

🍓An imperative Sentence usually does not have a Subject. The Subject 'You' is understood. The sentence begins with the base verb.

1. (You) Stir it well.

2. (You) Open the door.

🍓Instructions in the negative are given by using 'Don't' before the action word.

1. Don't smoke here.

2. Don't go with him. 

🍓Imperative sentences can also begin with 'Let's Or 'Let's not'

1. Let's have a cup of tea. (Affirmative)

2. Let's not make a noise. (Negative)

🍓Changing imperative sentences to Assertive sentences or Vice Versa🍓

🍓You can change an imperative sentence into an Assertive Sentences by putting in a subject and a modal auxiliary that will show the mood of the sentence.

1. Bring the book tomorrow. (Imperative)

    You should bring the book tomorrow. (Assertive)

🍓You can change some Assertive Sentences into Imperative Sentences by removing the Subject and the Modal Auxiliary and beginning the sentence with the base verb.

1. You can take all chocolates you want. (Assertive)

    Take all chocolates you want. (Imperative)

2. You can attend her birthday party. (Assertive)

Attend her birthday party. (Imperative)

🍄 Here are examples of imperative and assertive sentences:

Imperative Sentences:

• Please close the door when you leave.
• Turn off the lights before going to bed.
• Complete your homework before dinner.
• Send me the report by tomorrow morning.
• Don't forget to lock the gate when you go out.

Assertive Sentences:

• I will finish the project before the deadline.
• She is a talented musician.
• The company achieved record sales last quarter.
• We are planning to renovate the kitchen next month.
• He has been studying diligently for the upcoming exams.