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>Note: I switch back and forth bewtween imperative tense >(Cut the hole) to first person (I cut the hole) in the below. Imperative is when I’m strongly recommen
by blamazon 5y ago
>Note: I switch back and forth bewtween imperative tense >(Cut the hole) to first person (I cut the hole) in the below. Imperative is when I’m strongly recommending doing it my way. First person is when I feel like there’s a good chance you could improve on my methods!
I thought this was interesting.
- dragonwriter 5y agoUsing imperative mood for normative direction and indicative mood for description of fact that isn't directive is just standard English.
- MrLeap 5y agoDescribing it is a way to more strongly invite, and target, suggestions. I like it.