Crossword : The present imperative in English

The present imperative is used to give orders, instructions, or advice. It’s simple: just use the base form of the verb! For example, sit down, open your book, or be quiet. Complete this crossword to practise common imperative verbs and boost your confidence with everyday English commands.

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Clues

Across

1. Word used to add politeness
6. Plural subject pronoun
7. Verb form used to give orders or instructions
10. Certain or confident
11. Expressing agreement or consent
12. An idea proposed for consideration
13. Behavior that is respectful and considerate
17. Toward a lower position
18. All members of a group
19. Easy to understand without confusion
20. To grab or accept

Down

1. To choose or select
2. To offer suggestions about best action
3. The greatest amount
4. The number 3
5. At that time
8. The person to whom something is addressed
9. An official order or authoritative instruction
10. Having power or force
14. A command given to someone
15. Small in length or duration
16. Actually existing

Answers

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Across

1. Word used to add politeness → please
6. Plural subject pronoun → they
7. Verb form used to give orders or instructions → imperative
10. Certain or confident → sure
11. Expressing agreement or consent → affirmative
12. An idea proposed for consideration → suggestion
13. Behavior that is respectful and considerate → politeness
17. Toward a lower position → down
18. All members of a group → every
19. Easy to understand without confusion → clear
20. To grab or accept → take

Down

1. To choose or select → pick
2. To offer suggestions about best action → advise
3. The greatest amount → most
4. The number 3 → three
5. At that time → then
8. The person to whom something is addressed → addressee
9. An official order or authoritative instruction → directive
10. Having power or force → strong
14. A command given to someone → order
15. Small in length or duration → short
16. Actually existing → real

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