Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region IX, Zamboanga Peninsula
Division of Zamboanga Sibugay
MABUHAY NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

LEARNER’S ACITVITY SHEET IN GRADE 7 ENGLISH

Quarter 3 Module 2

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What is it
 What is an Imperative Sentence?
The imperative is a type of sentence that gives advice or instructions that express requests or
commands. An imperative sentence typically begins with the base form of a verb, as in Go now!

An imperative sentence ends with a period or with an exclamation point.

(You) Call the police, please.

Doer of action verb Word used when requesting

 Positive Imperatives

To form a positive imperative, use the base form of the verb.

Example: read, listen, out, cut, sing
a. Cut the rope.
b. Read the book.
c. Listen!
d. Come here.
e. Speak English.

You can also use positive imperatives by using always.

a. Always put on your safety belt.
b. Always bring your coin purse.

 Negative Imperatives

To form a negative imperative, use “Do not + base form of the verb.”
a. Do not come here.
b. Do not drink it.
c. Don’t lean out of the window.
d. Don’t speak Spanish in the English class.
e. Don’t sit here.

What’s More
Activity 1: CHOOSE ME!
Directions: Choose the verb that completes the thought of the sentence. Select words from the word pool and write
your answers in the space provided.

keep stand park open wait come

1. Do not __________ on the table.

 2. ___________ here.
3. You __________ the care on the side.
4. ____________ here, I’ll call my assistant.
5. ____________ quiet!

What I have Learned

Complete Me
Directions: Assess your learning by completing the statement below.

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What I can Do

WRITE IT UP: TEACH AN ALIEN!

Directions: Imagine you have been assigned to escort a visitor from another planet. One of your jobs is to teach
your guest about life on earth.

STEP 1: Choose a simple task that you want to teach to your alien guest. I could be opening a door, tying your
shoes, or eating a cookie.
STEP 2: Think of some connecting words that you can use as you give your alien guest step-by-step
directions:

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STEP 3: Now, think of what imperative verbs you will need to use as you give your alien guest directions.
Write them on the lines.

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STEP 4: Write down the directions that you want to give your alien guest. Use your imperative verbs and
connecting verbs to give the directions in a logical order.
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Assessment
Test I. Directions: Read each item carefully. Please choose the letter of the best answer and write it in the
blank before the number.
__________1. What does you mom tell you to do with the baby so she can get her keys from her purse?
a. drop it b. feed it c. hold it d. read it

__________2. What does an imperative sentence do?

a. Gives a command using the exclamation point (!) or a period (.)
b. Asks a question using (?)
c. States a fact using a period (.)
d. States a phrase using an apostrophe (“ “)

__________3. What does the smiley below tell you?

a. Hello b. Keep silent c. I love you d. Thank you

__________4. What would you tell someone to do with the door if it’s cold outside?
a. Shut it b. Slide it c. Open it d. Slam it

__________5. Which of the following is an imperative sentence?

a. The raindrops are tapping on the windowpane
b. Are you planning on playing volleyball at the beach?
c. A tornado is coming!
d. Be careful on the ice.