HomeDirective Tags Understanding Directive Tags in Imperative Sentences byPrasun Goswami -Sunday, January 19, 2025 Directive Tags DIRECTIVE TAGS PGDRMC 19-01-2025 Directive Tags Affirmative Imperatives May be followed by tags involving will/would/can/could you Function to issue directives: Stop talking, will you. Pass me that book, would you. Finish your homework by six, could you. Negative Imperatives May be followed by will you Don’t forget my umbrella, will you. Formal Styles Imperative clauses sometimes use the tag won’t you to soften directives: Help your sister with her project, won’t you , Jake. ‘I’d really appreciate a glass of water,’ Sarah said. ‘Here’s a tip. Get something for yourself too, won’t you? ’ First Person Plural Imperatives Typically have shall we as a tag: Let’s take a break, shall we. Let’s not worry about it now, shall we. Created by Prasun Goswami To test your understanding of Directive Tags in Imperative Sentences in English Grammar, click here to take the quiz! Tags Directive Tags Facebook Twitter Share:Understanding Directive Tags in Imperative Sentences Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Pinterest LinkedIn Reddit Tumblr Telegram Email
