are suggestions and offers imperative or declarative?
It somewhat depends on the actual wording. Would you like to post a few examples for us to comment on? Clive
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It somewhat depends on the actual wording. Would you like to post a few examples for us to comment on?
Clive
Try turning it clockwise. (imperative suggestion)
I think you should try turning it clockwise. (declarative suggestion)
Shouldn't you be turning it clockwise? (interrogative suggestion)
Take as many as you want. (imperative offer)
I can give you as many as you want. (declarative offer)
Would you like more? (interrogative off