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Dorsi Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

Are these verbs in imperative mood?

"We live in a world of innovation – so many things are now better, faster and more helpful. Innovation has improved our money too: it’s no longer just the question of “cash or credit” – we can choose debit or credit. Pay now or later. Buy online or with our phones; take advantage of a wealth of coupons, store cards, group deals and special promotional codes, not to mention extras like rewards points. But being on top of all these opportunities and options can be overwhelming and time consuming."

Are these verbs (pay, buy and take advantage of ) in imperative mood? Or is "we can" is omitted in front of them?
Thanks.
  

Top answer

I think you can safely assume that "we can" is omitted. It is carried over from the previous sentence. If "buy" were imperative, the sentence would be: Buy online with your phone.

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  • I think you can safely assume that "we can" is omitted.
  • It is carried over from the previous sentence.
  • If "buy" were imperative, the sentence would be: Buy online with your phone.
  • But the author uses " our phones" implying "we".
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I think you can safely assume that "we can" is omitted. It is carried over from the previous sentence.

If "buy" were imperative, the sentence would be:

Buy online with your phone.

But the author uses "our phones" implying "we".
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Yes, we can do these things. No imperatives.

It's not a carefully written paragraph.

Clive
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"Our" must be the key here.
Thanks for your explanation.
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