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What is the definition of imperative pronoun?

An imperative pronoun is a pronoun that acts as the subject of an imperative sentence.

Here's a breakdown:

* Imperative sentence: A sentence that gives a command or makes a request.

* Pronoun: A word that replaces a noun.

* Subject: The person or thing that performs the action of the verb.

Examples:

* You go to the store. (The pronoun "you" is the subject of the imperative sentence "go to the store")

* We should clean up this mess. (The pronoun "we" is the subject of the imperative sentence "should clean up this mess")

* He needs to finish his homework. (The pronoun "he" is the subject of the imperative sentence "needs to finish his homework")

Important Notes:

* You is the most common imperative pronoun, often implied even when not explicitly stated. For example, "Go to the store" implies "You go to the store."

* Other pronouns can be used as subjects of imperatives, but they are less common.

Imperative pronouns are a crucial part of understanding how to construct and interpret commands and requests in language.

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