Command and Request

Lecturer : Dr.Zulyusri, M.P

 Command and Request definitions
Command
A command is an imperative
sentence used to give an order,
make a request, or give directions. It
usually starts with an imperative
verb and ends with a full stop
(period)
Request
A request is a sentence used to ask for
information, help, or permission. It
usually starts with a polite form of the
verb "to be" or with a modal verb, such
as "can" or "could."
 command sentence features

❖ Command is a forceful sentence and it is often ended with an exclamation (!)

mark because of its commanding nature. For example, 'Listen!' or 'Close the
door!’.
❖ Command is used to express the speaker's desires to the person being spoken
to.
❖ Command can be a prohibition, such as: 'Don't swim too far!' or 'Don’t step on
the grass!’.
❖ Command sentences are always in Simple Present Tense, which means they
always use the first form of the verb or verb 1.
 example of sentences
Here are some examples of command sentences :
- Close the window, please!
- Turn off the lights!
- Don't forget to take your keys!
- Stop talking and pay attention!
- Clean your room now!
- Don't touch that!
- Leave the room immediately!
- Sit down and be quiet!
- Start the engine!
- Finish your homework before dinner!
Features of a request sentence
- Request is a request or request sentence, it can
also be in the form of an imperative sentence but
the language is smoother and does not use
exclamation (!).
- Can be interpreted this sentence is more polite.
Requests usually start with will, could, would, and
may.
 Request sentence example

A request sentence is a sentence that is used to politely ask someone to

do something. Here are a few examples:
- Could you pass me the salt, please?
- Would you mind opening the window for me?
- Can you help me carry these bags to the car?
- Would it be possible to borrow your pen?
- I was wondering if you could lend me your bike for an hour.
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