Understanding the Differences
* Declarative Sentence: States a fact or opinion. It typically has a subject and a verb. Example: "The sun is shining."
* Imperative Sentence: Gives a command, request, or instruction. It often lacks a subject (it's implied to be "you"). Example: "Shine the light."
Steps to Convert:
1. Identify the Action: Find the verb in the declarative sentence. This is the action you'll use in the imperative sentence.
2. Change the Verb Tense: Change the verb to the base form (the infinitive without "to"). For example, "is shining" becomes "shine."
3. Drop the Subject (if needed): If the declarative sentence has a subject ("The sun"), remove it. In most imperative sentences, the subject "you" is implied.
4. Add Necessary Words: Sometimes, you need to add words like "please" to make the command more polite.
Examples:
* Declarative: The door is open.
Imperative: Open the door.
* Declarative: You should eat your vegetables.
Imperative: Eat your vegetables.
* Declarative: It is raining.
Imperative: Please close the window.
Important Note: Not every declarative sentence can be directly converted into an imperative. Imperative sentences are usually about actions, while declarative sentences can be about many things.