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I want to do something. Do, as if I am enjoying it.Is the imperative form used in second sentence correct?

Clive · Accepted Answer

I want to do something. Do, as if I am enjoying it.

Is the imperative form used in second sentence correct?

I wouldn't write it like that. I suggest
eg I want to do something as if I am enjoying it.
eg I want to do something, to do it as if I am enjoying it.

Clive

Avangi · Answer

AnonymousI want to do something. Do, as if I am enjoying it.

AnonymousIs the imperative form used in second sentence correct?

AnonymousDo, as if I am enjoying it.

This is neither imperative nor a sentence.

"Do the laundry!" is an imperative sentence.

We usually say that the "understood subject" of these sentences is "you."
(Let me do this as if I am enjoying it. This is similar to "Let's play ball." imperative sentence)
I believe the "let" is necessary.
These "first person" imperatives seem strange. It's as though you're talking to a non-existent second person.

Gangnamstyle · Answer

Do the dishes.

Gangnamstyle · Answer

Well, if you talk to your self, you can use the imperative form of the verb.

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