How can we identify which sentence is imperative and which sentence is declarative
Answers
eg : please close the door.
In this sentence you are requesting or commanding the person to close the door
declarative sentence : it declares a certain thing
eg. - today is a holiday for school
in this sentence , the school holiday is declared by somebody so it is a declarative sentence
Declarative sentences
Declarative sentences are simply statements that relay information.
They are the most common type of sentences in the English language.
A declarative sentence states facts or opinions and lets the reader know something specific. It always ends with a full stop. It declares something.
Examples
She visited so many places.
George Washington was the first president of the United States.
Rita is going to play the part of Matilda.
Imperative sentences
Imperative sentences do not simply state a fact but rather tell someone to do something.
Many imperative sentences end in full stop, but some of the more forceful demands may end in an exclamation point to highlight the emotion.
You can identify an imperative sentence because mostly it appears to be without a subject.
These can be in the form of friendly advice, basic instructions or more forceful commands.
Examples-
Leave the package at the door. (instruction)
Please join us for dinner. (invitation)
Work harder! (demand)
Be there at five o’clock. (instruction)
Be nice to your friends. (advice)
Play ball! (demand)
Take me to the library. (demand)
Pour me a glass of water. (demand)