Question

Identify which of the following sentence(s) is in the imperative mood:

• A. We shall survive.
• B. We must never speak of this.
• C. Stop talking.
• D. If you had paid attention, you wouldn't have missed that turn.

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Stop talking.

The imperative mood is used to express a command, exhortation, prayer or request. Thus, according to the definition, Option C expresses imperative mood. The other remaining options are incorrect.

Option A expresses indicative mood.

Option B expresses imperative mood but, not as a command.

Option D expresses subjunctive mood.