Question

imperative sentences
imperative sentences demand that an action be performed. the subjects of imperative sentences are usually not expressed. they usually contain the understood subject you. imperative sentences can be punctuated with a period or an exclamation mark.
get on bus #610.
(you get on bus #610.)
answer the phone before it stops ringing!
(you answer the phone before it stops ringing!)
identify it
identify the following sentences by writing a d for declarative, an in for interrogative, an e for exclamatory, or an im for imperative after each sentence.

1. hop over that puddle! ______
2. how many more days until spring break? ______
3. i won the contest! ______
4. i dont want anchovies on my pizza. ______
5. lets set up a lemonade stand this summer. ______
6. what is the distance of a century bicycle ride? ______
7. announce the winners as they come across the finish line. ______
8. the firefighter saved everyone in the house! ______
9. think about what you want to serve at the party. ______
10. my favorite appetizer is vegetable stuffed mushrooms. ______
11. whom do you admire most? ______
12. the fundraiser was a huge success! ______

Explanation:

To solve this, we use the definitions:

• Declarative (D): Makes a statement.
• Interrogative (IN): Asks a question (ends with ?).
• Exclamatory (E): Shows strong emotion (ends with !, not a command).
• Imperative (IM): Gives a command/request (subject "you" is implied, can end with . or !).

1. Hop over that puddle!

It’s a command (implied "you" hop), so IM.

2. How many more days until spring break?

It asks a question (ends with ?), so IN.

3. I won the contest!

Shows excitement (exclamatory, not a command), ends with !, so E.

4. I don’t want anchovies on my pizza.

Makes a statement, so D.

5. Let’s set up a lemonade stand this summer.

"Let’s" is a request/command (implied "we" or "you"), so IM.

6. What is the distance of a century bicycle ride?

Asks a question (ends with ?), so IN.

7. Announce the winners as they come across the finish line.

Gives a command (implied "you" announce), so IM.

8. The firefighter saved everyone in the house!

Shows excitement (exclamatory, not a command), ends with !, so E.

9. Think about what you want to serve at the party.

Gives a command (implied "you" think), so IM.

10. My favorite appetizer is vegetable stuffed mushrooms.

Makes a statement, so D.

11. Whom do you admire most?

Asks a question (ends with ?), so IN.

12. The fundraiser was a huge success!

Shows excitement (exclamatory, not a command), ends with !, so E.

Answer:

1. Hop over that puddle! \(\boldsymbol{IM}\)
2. How many more days until spring break? \(\boldsymbol{IN}\)
3. I won the contest! \(\boldsymbol{E}\)
4. I don’t want anchovies on my pizza. \(\boldsymbol{D}\)
5. Let’s set up a lemonade stand this summer. \(\boldsymbol{IM}\)
6. What is the distance of a century bicycle ride? \(\boldsymbol{IN}\)
7. Announce the winners as they come across the finish line. \(\boldsymbol{IM}\)
8. The firefighter saved everyone in the house! \(\boldsymbol{E}\)
9. Think about what you want to serve at the party. \(\boldsymbol{IM}\)
10. My favorite appetizer is vegetable stuffed mushrooms. \(\boldsymbol{D}\)
11. Whom do you admire most? \(\boldsymbol{IN}\)
12. The fundraiser was a huge success! \(\boldsymbol{E}\)