EXHORTATIVE Prayers: definition and examples

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To find out what exactly a exhortative prayer, we have to refer to the definition of sentence. A sentence is one or more words that make up a whole with a logical sense. It is characterized by having a predicate with a verb as the core of the phrase, and a subject, which can be present or elided. From there, we can explain with certainty what the exhortative prayers consist of.

In unPROFESOR.com we are going to know the definition of the exhortative sentence and examples that will help us understand it more precisely.

Index

1. What are exhortative prayers
2. Exhortative prayer and the expression of advice
3. Exhortative prayer to express order and prohibition
4. Exhortative prayers to beg or ask for something
5. Other examples of exhortative prayers

Within the kinds of sentences that exist, we now highlight the exhortations. Through the exhortative prayers, we can give a order, an advice, a plea or a prohibition

Exhortative prayers usually present connectors or introductory phrases They present an attitude of courtesy. This happens when the speaker, the sender, does not want the receiver to understand the message as a command or an order, but as an advice or a plea. The sentences in this case seem less rude.

Examples of exhortative sentences

For example:

• Please, I would like you to speak to me.

In the case of exhortative sentences with the intention of order, the imperative mood is usually used. Here, the sender forcefully demands that the receiver do or stop doing something specific.

For example

• Listen to me, you.

The prohibitions and requests also belong to the exhortative prayers.

For example:

• Forbidden to speak on the mobile.

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Exhortative prayer, as we have discussed, can express advice or suggestion. In these cases, the issuer usually uses the verb form of the simple conditional (you should). Sometimes we will also find in this type of sentence a tone of doubt with the conditional from maybe.

It is also possible to find a rhetorical question (question that implies the answer in its own formulation; Don't you think it would be better to eat now?) Or also an affirmation by the issuer.

Examples:

• You should ask to have the test repeated (advice or suggestion).
• Maybe you could try again (hesitates).
• Don't you think the exam was too difficult? (rhetorical question).
• I think it would be a good idea to go in and take the exam today (affirmation).
• You could go to the movies today instead of tomorrow, since you have an exam (advice or suggestion).
• You should do it now (tip or suggestion).
• Don't you think this dress suits me? (rhetorical question).
• I think eating pizza would be the right thing to do (statement).

To use the order or prohibition in an exhortative sentence, use the form of the imperative. Only two people are used to make these types of statements; the second of the singular and the second of the singular.

For example:

• Sing you
• Sing ye.

For the rest of grammatical people, the present of the Subjunctive mode. When talking about you, for example, the sentence will require the verb in the third person singular.

For example:

• Bring the pen.
• Let's all sing together.

In the case of infinitive, the exhortative is used when the order is addressed to the entire group of people, that is, to a group that is not determined. We see it in the prohibitions or in the indications of objects that we acquire, such as a washing machine.

For example:

• Do not make fire (prohibition).
• Do not introduce electronic devices (indication).

Likewise, there is also the possibility of expressing order or prohibition through the future imperfect indicative or through the present indicative.

For example:

• You will shut up and do what we tell you (future imperfect indicative).
• You fix the room right now (present indicative).

The particle "what"It can also function as an order in exhortative sentences:" Don't talk! "

The prohibition is characterized as a negative order. That is why, to refer to a specific receiver, you must use the present ofsubjunctive and not the imperative.

For example, it would not be correct to say "Don't do, Teresa." The correct thing to do would be to use the present subjunctive to say "Don't do it, Teresa." Before an indeterminate subject, the infinitive would have to be used. A clear example is the indications of the food.

For example:

• Do not consume after day 20.
• Do not take on an empty stomach.
• Do not consume after 48 hours open.

More examples of order and prohibition:

• Absolute silence in the room!
• Turning prohibited.
• I got a number and wait in the room.
• Wait until recess to grab your snack!
• Smoking is prohibited inside the room.
• Throw the papers into the trash can.
• It is forbidden to drive faster than 70 km / h.

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Begging is a much more moderate way of giving an order or asking for something. In these situations, the imperfect tense of the indicative mood, the simple conditional and the imperfect subjunctive in its form -ara, -era. Likewise, it is likely that we will see an exhortative prayer written with the imperative preceded by the clause "please". Also from a question.

For example:

• Please do it yourself.
• I wanted to ask you to make an effort.
• I wanted you to work more efficiently.
• Do you mind going?

• Wash the dishes!
• Please get up.
• Be quiet!
• Do your homework first.
• Read that news.
• Come see this!
• No parking.
• Don't come back around here.
• Turn off the running engine.
• Don't ever come around here again.
• Pets are not allowed.
• Authorized personal only.
• Please don't walk away.
• You must read this book.
• It is preferable that you go to this store and not to the other one on the corner.

We hope that this lesson from UNPROFESOR.com has helped you to clarify your doubts about exhortative prayers. We invite you to take a look through our section of grammar. Remember that you can always leave us a comment with your questions. We will be happy to solve them.

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