What is the primary function of an imperative in English?

Understanding Imperatives in English

Interactive Video
•
English
•
9th - 10th Grade
•
Hard

Richard Gonzalez
FREE Resource
Read more
12 questions
Show all answers
1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To ask a question
To express a wish
To direct someone to do something
To describe an action
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which form of the verb is used in imperatives?
Present continuous
Past tense
Base verb
Future tense
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can imperatives be used in cooking?
To describe ingredients
To give instructions
To express opinions
To ask questions
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What punctuation is often used with commands?
Period
Exclamation point
Comma
Question mark
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of encouragement using imperatives?
Don't give up
Pass the salt
Turn left
Go to your room
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a positive wish you can give using imperatives?
Have a good trip
Go jump in a lake
Don't listen to her
Tell someone who cares
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How are imperatives used in giving directions?
To ask for help
To express emotions
To describe a place
To tell someone how to get somewhere
Create a free account and access millions of resources
Similar Resources on Quizizz
11 questions
Resume Writing Best Practices

Interactive video
•
9th - 10th Grade
8 questions
Non-Action Verbs and Their Usage

Interactive video
•
9th - 10th Grade
9 questions
Understanding Pronouns in Writing

Interactive video
•
9th - 10th Grade
11 questions
Understanding Prepositions and Expressions

Interactive video
•
9th - 10th Grade
11 questions
Medical Vocabulary and Concepts

Interactive video
•
9th - 10th Grade
11 questions
Military Vocabulary and Concepts

Interactive video
•
9th - 10th Grade
10 questions
Language Learning Strategies and Mindset

Interactive video
•
9th - 10th Grade
16 questions
Understanding Imperative Mood in English

Interactive video
•
9th - 10th Grade
Popular Resources on Quizizz
15 questions
Multiplication Facts

Quiz
•
4th Grade
25 questions
SS Combined Advisory Quiz

Quiz
•
6th - 8th Grade
40 questions
Week 4 Student In Class Practice Set

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
40 questions
SOL: ILE DNA Tech, Gen, Evol 2025

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
20 questions
NC Universities (R2H)

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
15 questions
June Review Quiz

Quiz
•
Professional Development
20 questions
Congruent and Similar Triangles

Quiz
•
8th Grade
25 questions
Triangle Inequalities

Quiz
•
10th - 12th Grade
Discover more resources for English
40 questions
Week 4 Student In Class Practice Set

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
40 questions
SOL: ILE DNA Tech, Gen, Evol 2025

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
20 questions
NC Universities (R2H)

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
25 questions
Triangle Inequalities

Quiz
•
10th - 12th Grade
46 questions
Biology Semester 1 Review

Quiz
•
10th Grade
24 questions
LSO - Virus, Bacteria, Classification - sol review 2025

Quiz
•
9th Grade
65 questions
MegaQuiz v2 2025

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
10 questions
GPA Lesson

Lesson
•
9th - 12th Grade