Command Sentences Exercises

What is the primary function of command sentences?Choose the correct answer:

To ask questions
To give orders or instructions
To make statements
To create dialogues

Which form of the verb is used to create command sentences?Choose the correct answer:

Past
Present
Imperative
Future

Which of the following is a characteristic of command sentences?Choose the correct answer:

They use "to" before the verb
They often use the base form of the verb
They are always in the past tense
They cannot be negative

What is the difference between commands and requests?Choose the correct answer:

Commands are always impolite, requests are polite
Commands are direct, requests are more polite
There is no difference
Requests are direct, commands are more polite

How do you form a negative command sentence?Choose the correct answer:

Use "don't" before the verb
Use "doesn't" before the verb
Use "not" after the verb
Use "no" before the verb

Which of the following is NOT a common type of command sentence?Choose the correct answer:

Direct command
Indirect command
Suggestion
Statement

Which of the following sentences is an example of an indirect command?Choose the correct answer:

"Close the door."
"Could you please close the door?"
"You must close the door."
"You closed the door."

Which of the following sentences is a suggestion?Choose the correct answer:

"Open the window."
"You could open the window."
"Please open the window."
"Do not open the window."

In the example dialogue in the article, what command does Linda give to Tom?Choose the correct answer:

"Hold the box steady while I tape it up."
"Could you help me with this box?"
"Just tell me what to do."
"I can help."

What should be noted about the use of command sentences in everyday conversation?Choose the correct answer:

They are rarely used
They are always polite
They are used to give direct orders and instructions
They are used to ask questions