Advanced Placement (AP) English Language and Composition Practice Exam

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Which of the following sentences would be an example of an imperative sentence?

What time is it?
Close the door!
He walks to school.
The sun sets in the west.

The correct answer is: Close the door!

An imperative sentence is one that gives a command or request. It often begins with a verb and may end with an exclamation mark or a period, depending on the strength of the command. In the correct choice, "Close the door!" directly instructs someone to perform an action, which clearly illustrates the essence of an imperative sentence. The other options do not meet the criteria for imperative sentences, as they either ask a question, make a statement, or describe an action without issuing a command. Therefore, "Close the door!" effectively exemplifies the structure and function of an imperative sentence.