Shall we dance? Imperative Mood.

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Use this video to teach Imperative Mood. Pay attention to the order of words, the verb being in the first place and the absence of the subject in the sentence. Explain the negation don't (do not) and how it stands before the verb. Mention other possible ways to make imperative sentences: Shall we dance? Let's dance, etc.

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