What are imperative verbs or bossy verbs? When and how are they used? This simple book models how to use imperative verbs or bossy verbs. The children in the book explain what command verbs are and give lots of examples. The children play a game where they list all the imperative verbs or bossy verbs they know. There are opportunities for the reader to see if they can identify the verb before the answer is revealed. There are also lists of verbs to consolidate and to remind the reader of examples. Help your child gain their confidence and have fun telling you what to do. Take turns using bossy verbs and to as many of the actions as you can to demonstrate how bossy verbs are used.