Let’s go through each phrase and turn it into a good imperative sentence. Remember, an imperative sentence gives a command or makes a request — like telling someone to do something. We’ll make them clear, polite (if needed), and creative!
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1.
Dishes away
→ “Put the dishes away.”
*(This is a direct command — simple and clear.)*
2.
Messy room
→ “Clean up your messy room!”
*(Adds energy with an exclamation mark — still a command.)*
3.
Set table
→ “Please set the table before dinner.”
*(Polite version using “please” — still imperative.)*
4.
Before dinner
→ “Wash your hands before dinner.”
*(Gives a helpful command tied to timing.)*
5.
For lunch
→ “Make sandwiches for lunch.”
*(Tells someone what to prepare.)*
6.
Your feet
→ “Take off your shoes and wash your feet.”
*(Specific command about hygiene.)*
7.
Eat junk food
→ “Don’t eat too much junk food.”
*(Negative imperative — tells someone NOT to do something.)*
8.
Your brother
→ “Help your brother with his homework.”
*(Command to assist someone else.)*
9.
Your hair
→ “Brush your hair before you leave the house.”
*(Routine command with a reason.)*
10.
Mother’s phone
→ “Don’t touch Mother’s phone without asking.”
*(Clear rule/command about respecting property.)*
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Final Answer:
1. Put the dishes away.
2. Clean up your messy room!
3. Please set the table before dinner.
4. Wash your hands before dinner.
5. Make sandwiches for lunch.
6. Take off your shoes and wash your feet.
7. Don’t eat too much junk food.
8. Help your brother with his homework.
9. Brush your hair before you leave the house.
10. Don’t touch Mother’s phone without asking.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of types of sentences worksheet 4th grade.
