Imperative

Imperative verbs are words that tell people what to do.

They are also called bossy words.
The imperative begins with a capital letter.
It ends with a period.

Do your homework.

Read the sentences. Underline the imperative.

1. Clean your room. 6. Feed the dog.

2. Green is my favorite color. 7. Can you help me?
3. I like to eat cake. 8. Raise your hand.
4. Where’s my pencil? 9. Look at the bird.
5. Read your story. 10. I am so happy!

Cut out each statement. If it is an imperative paste it into the “Imperative” box. If it is
not, paste it into the other box.

Imperative Not an imperative

Feed the dog. I like pizza.

Where is your book? Tie your shoes.

Read the book. That’s great!

Cut out each word and make an imperative sentence. Paste them in your notebook and
draw a picture to match each sentence.

the Wash dishes .

Car the Clean .

Cut out each word and make an imperative sentence. Paste them in your notebook and
draw a picture to match each sentence.

the Wash dishes .

Car the Clean .

Cut out each word and make an imperative sentence. Paste them in your notebook and
draw a picture to match each sentence.

the Wash dishes .

Car the Clean .