Which of the following is an example of a negative imperative?
Imperatives are sentences that express _____, instructions, or requests.
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Assertion (A): Imperative sentences can be used to express both commands and polite requests.
Reason (R): Modal verbs are exclusively used for making direct commands.
Understanding Commands and Requests:
(i) Imperatives are sentences that express commands, instructions, or requests using the base form of the verb.
(ii) Modal verbs like "can," "could," and "would" are used to make polite requests or express necessity.
(iii) Negative imperatives are formed by adding "not" before the verb, as in "Do not touch the stove."
(iv) In indirect speech, a command is often reported using the verb "suggest" followed by the infinitive form of the verb.
Assertion (A): Imperative sentences are primarily used to issue direct commands or instructions.
Reason (R): Modal verbs are exclusively used for making requests and expressing politeness.
Commands and Requests:
(i) Imperatives are used to give direct orders or commands and are formed using the base form of the verb.
(ii) Modal verbs such as "can," "could," and "would" are used to make polite requests.
(iii) Positive imperatives are formed by adding "do not" before the base form of the verb.
(iv) In indirect speech, commands are transformed by using the word "to" before the verb.
The correct statements are:
Which modal verb is commonly used to make polite requests?
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