Imperative Sentence:
* Purpose: To give a command, order, or request.
* Structure: Usually starts with a verb in the base form (e.g., "Go," "Stop," "Please close the door").
* Subject: The subject is usually implied (you).
* Examples: "Go to bed!" "Don't touch that." "Please pass the salt."
Exclamatory Sentence:
* Purpose: To express strong emotion or feeling.
* Structure: Usually ends with an exclamation mark (!).
* Subject: Can have a subject (unlike imperatives).
* Examples: "Wow, that's amazing!" "I can't believe it!" "Help!"
Overlap:
* An imperative sentence can be exclamatory if it conveys strong emotion, such as: "Stop right now!"
* An exclamatory sentence can contain an imperative, but the main purpose is to express emotion: "Get out of here!" (expressing anger).
Key Difference:
The key difference is the *primary purpose*. Imperatives focus on giving instructions, while exclamatories focus on expressing feelings.
In summary:
* An imperative sentence can be exclamatory, but an exclamatory sentence isn't always imperative.
* They share some features (strong tone, ending in !) but have distinct purposes.