Identify the Imperative sentence:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Do not leave the tap running while you brush your teeth.
Imperative sentence:
- An imperative sentence gives an order, a request or a piece of advice. The subject “you” is not written.
- This sentence tells someone not to waste water. It begins with Do not, and the subject is left out.
Why the Other Options are Incorrect?
Option 2: Have you packed the snacks for tomorrow’s picnic? — Incorrect. It asks a question, so it is an interrogative sentence.
Option 3: Visitors are not allowed to take photos inside the museum. — Incorrect. It states a rule about visitors. It has its own subject, “Visitors”, so it is an assertive sentence.
Option 4: What a bright moon we have tonight! — Incorrect. It shows a sudden strong feeling with “What a”, so it is an exclamatory sentence.