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Imperative Sentences Worksheet

A Grade 3 ELA worksheet focused on identifying, writing, and understanding imperative sentences.

Grade 3 ELA GrammarGrammar and MechanicsImperative Sentences
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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.3.1.A

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Imperative Sentences Practice

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Read each section carefully and answer all questions. An imperative sentence gives a command or makes a request.

What is an Imperative Sentence?

An imperative sentence tells someone to do something. It gives a command or makes a request. It usually ends with a period (.) but can sometimes end with an exclamation mark (!) if it's a strong command. The subject 'you' is usually understood but not stated.

1. Which of the following is an imperative sentence?

a

The cat is sleeping.

b

Please close the door.

c

Did you finish your homework?

d

I like to read books.

2. Which sentence gives a command?

a

She sings beautifully.

b

Go clean your room now!

c

What a lovely day it is.

d

He runs very fast.

Complete each sentence with a word that makes it an imperative sentence.

1.   your hands before you eat.

2. Please   me the book.

3.   quietly in the library.

4.   attention to the teacher.

Write two imperative sentences of your own. One should be a command, and one should be a request.

1. Command:

2. Request:

Read each statement and decide if it is true or false.

1. An imperative sentence always ends with a question mark.

T

True

F

False

2. The subject of an imperative sentence is often 'you' but is not usually written.

T

True

F

False