THE IMPERATIVES -class-11-English-grammer-board-exam-pattern-practice-questions-answers-chse
OVERVIEW
Imperatives are sentences that give commands, requests, advice, instructions, or prohibitions.
They usually begin with the base form of a verb and do not have a subject, because the subject “you” is implied.
Types of Imperatives
A. Commands/Orders
Used to tell someone to do something.
Example: Close the door.
B. Requests
Polite form of command.
Example: Please pass me the salt.
C. Advice/Instruction
To give guidance or instruction.
Example: Take care of your health.
D. Prohibition/Warning
To forbid someone from doing something.
Example: Do not touch the hot stove.
E. Permission/Encouragement
To allow or encourage someone.
Example: Go ahead and speak.
Quick Rules for Imperatives
Base verb + object → “Sit on the chair.”
Polite requests → Add “please” → “Please open the window.”
Negative commands → Add “do not” or “don’t” → “Don’t run in the corridor.”
Exclamatory form → Add “!” → “Stop!”
FILL-IN-THE-BLANK PRACTICE
Q1. _______ the door, please.
Ans: Close
Q2. _______ quiet in the library.
Ans: Be
Q3. _______ me your notes.
Ans: Show
Q4. _______ the hot pan carefully.
Ans: Hold
Q5. _______ your homework before class.
Ans: Finish
Q6. _______ not touch the electric wire.
Ans: Do
Q7. _______ down and listen.
Ans: Sit
Q8. _______ the lights when you leave.
Ans: Switch off
Q9. _______ me if you need help.
Ans: Call
Q10. _______ loudly in the hall.
Ans: Speak
Q11. _______ your hands before eating.
Ans: Wash
Q12. _______ the letter into the envelope.
Ans: Put
Q13. _______ careful while crossing the road.
Ans: Be
Q14. _______ the window open.
Ans: Keep
Q15. _______ your shoes at the door.
Ans: Leave
Q16. _______ your bag properly.
Ans: Arrange
Q17. _______ not play in the kitchen.
Ans: Do
Q18. _______ your work honestly.
Ans: Do
Q19. _______ the documents to me.
Ans: Send
Q20. _______ the meeting on time.
Ans: Attend
Q21. _______ the TV after the show.
Ans: Switch off
Q22. _______ your seat properly.
Ans: Adjust
Q23. _______ your teacher when she speaks.
Ans: Listen to
Q24. _______ the door before leaving.
Ans: Lock
Q25. _______ quietly in the classroom.
Ans: Sit
Q26. _______ your hands after playing.
Ans: Wash
Q27. _______ your work before submitting it.
Ans: Check
Q28. _______ not run in the corridor.
Ans: Do
Q29. _______ your friends when they are sad.
Ans: Help
Q30. _______ your bag neatly.
Ans: Pack
Q31. _______ the truth at all times.
Ans: Speak
Q32. _______ a letter to your friend.
Ans: Write
Q33. _______ your shoes properly.
Ans: Clean
Q34. _______ careful with the fragile items.
Ans: Be
Q35. _______ your notebook after class.
Ans: Close
Q36. _______ your pen before the exam.
Ans: Check
Q37. _______ your seatbelt while driving.
Ans: Fasten
Q38. _______ your parents about your plans.
Ans: Inform
Q39. _______ the homework in your diary.
Ans: Write
Q40. _______ the door quietly.
Ans: Open
Q41. _______ the garbage in the dustbin.
Ans: Throw
Q42. _______ not disturb others.
Ans: Do
Q43. _______ the letter carefully.
Ans: Read
Q44. _______ me if you need assistance.
Ans: Call
Q45. _______ the computer before leaving.
Ans: Shut down
Q46. _______ a glass of water for me.
Ans: Bring
Q47. _______ the machine properly.
Ans: Operate
Q48. _______ polite to everyone.
Ans: Be
Q49. _______ the rules of the game.
Ans: Follow
Q50. _______ quietly until the teacher arrives.
Ans: Stay
