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how can i make a tree diagram for imperative sentence like:
Find time to write editor's letter about saving time.
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Think 'ellipsis'; e.g., you should.

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Note, English is an SVO language. With imperatives, the subject is there, just not overtly realized.
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Dear Soup,
Thank you for your useful post
I want to know this sentence's tree diagram, please.
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how can i make a tree diagram for imperative sentence like:
Find time to write editor's letter about saving time.

find - V:VP-main verb:full verb
time - DO:NP - head:noun
to write editor's letter - OC:non-finite clause
about saving time - Adverbial:prepPhrase

not sure, if it'S correct, though!
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Dear Fredson,
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