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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Imperative sentences

'You have to get it insured' - imperative or declarative sentence? First instinct is that it's declarative as it has a subject but students have tried to argue imperative. Any assistance greatly appreciated.
  

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Anonymous You have to get it insured. It's declarative. "Have to" expresses obligation, which is similar to imperative in meaning.

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  • Anonymous You have to get it insured.
  • It's declarative.
  • "Have to" expresses obligation, which is similar to imperative in meaning.
  • But the sentence structure is different.
  • You must take out the trash!
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AnonymousYou have to get it insured.
It's declarative.

"Have to" expresses obligation, which is similar to imperative in meaning.

But the sentence structure is different.

You must take out the trash! (declarative) Statement

Take out the trash! (imperative) Command
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