Imperative
A sentence type that gives a command, request, or instruction. Imperative sentences typically have an implied subject (you) and end with a period or exclamation mark.
Real World
Recipe books and instruction manuals rely almost entirely on imperatives ('Preheat the oven to 200°C') because the genre demands direct, efficient instruction without social niceties.
Exam Focus
Link imperatives to purpose and audience — a direct imperative in an advert ('Buy now') signals urgency, while a softened one ('Try it today') is more persuasive.
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