Imperative mood

Which of the following is/are the function(s) of the imperative mood? (You may choose more than one answer).

• Giving suggestions

• Giving orders

• Giving advice

• Giving instructions

• Making requests

Which of the following sentences is written in the imperative mood?

• What a beautiful day!

• Cleaning your house and repairing things are important life skills.

• Mend your torn jeans with a sewing machine.

• Could you explain how to fix broken glasses?

Which of the following sentences is NOT written in the imperative mood?

• Do not litter your trash anywhere.

• Do throw away your garbage properly.

• Do not forget to limit the use of plastics.

• Do you sort your garbage at home?

Which of the following sentences is written in the imperative mood to start your stitching?

• Cutting a length of thread around 11-15 inches.

• You should cut a length of thread around 11-15 inches.

• Could you cut a length of thread around 11-15 inches?

• Cut a length of thread around 11-15 inches.

When would you use the imperative mood? (You may choose more than one answer.)

• When you’re asking your family to pass the salt at the kitchen

• When you’re asking your friend what is the ingredient for a dish you’re making

• When you’re telling your siblings how to assemble a furniture you just bought

• When you’re telling your parents what you’re planning to do at the weekends

Which of the following is about giving advice?

• First peel the apples, then slice them.

• Come here immediately, Indah!

• Could you do me a favour, please?

• Remember to save some pocket money in case of emergencies.

Which of the following is about giving an instruction?

• Wake up now or you’ll be late!

• Watch out for the needle!

• Please help me finish this project.

• Clear the kitchen table before cooking.

You want to write an imperative sentence in a recipe for a dish you’ve created. Which of the following is an appropriate option?

• You should warm the lemon before squeezing it.

• Can you warm lemon before squeezing it?

• Warm the lemon before squeezing it.

• Shouldn't the lemon be warmed before you squeeze it?

Your PE teacher is asking your class to do some exercise using an imperative sentence. Which of the following possible?

• Do some warm-up before any vigorous exercise.

• Shall we do some warm-up before any vigorous exercise?

• You will do some warm-up before any vigorous exercise.

• Can you do some warm-up before any vigorous exercise?

__________ learning to equip yourself with skills to face challenges in the future.

• Don’t keep

• Keep

• Keeping

• You should keep