Imperative Defined
Sentence Classifications
Sentences are classified, according to use, as declarative, interrogative, imperative, and exclamatory.
A declarative sentence makes a statement.
They left yesterday for Chicago.
An interrogative sentence asks a question.
Has the mailman arrived yet?
An imperative sentence states a request or command.
Please take a seat.
An exclamatory sentence expresses strong feeling or emotion.
What a pretty woman!
Two Versions of Spanish Commands
There are two kinds of commands in Spanish: familiar commands (referring to tú and vosotros, -as) and polite commands (referring to usted and ustedes).
You should always default to using the polite commands.
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