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imperative sentence

An imperative sentence gives a command. Often the subject is not stated, but is understood to be "you." An imperative sentence can end with a period or an exclamation point, depending upon the urgency of the command.

Examples:

Take out the trash. (subject is "you")

Please dry the dishes.

Stop!

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