English (UK)
In English we use imperatives to :
The positive imperative is the same as the infinitive. The negative imperative is don't + infinitive.
Notes for use of imperatives :
In English an imperative sentence does not require a subject; the pronoun "you" is implied.
Imperative Example Sentences :
Positive Examples of Imperatives :
Negative Examples of Imperatives :
| Imperative example sentences | |
|---|---|
| Yeah, let's give it a go and see what happens. | |
| Please be there on time... Don't make me wait! | |
| Let me tell you a true story... | |
| You don't have to go to the garden, dear, just smoke in the kitchen. | |
| Don't forget the beer deal. | |
| Oh god! Look at the queues at the counters. | |
| What!? Please don't say you made them catch an actual wasp. | |
| Hi Diego, please don't unleash Bear for now. | |
| Come on! Let me introduce you to them. | |
| Yes, we have paper towels, I can clean it up, don't worry! | |
| Okay, let's check the blue ones first then. | |
| Okay, let's go! | |
| Forget about what I said about Jen and Mike! | |
| Come on, Cate! | |
| Yes okay, let's go inside so I can show you the house. | |
| Let me show you how to do it! | |
| It was very nice to see you, say hi to Flora. | |
| Let me ask. | |
| Michael, grab the door knob and pull it as hard as you can! | |
| See you girls, have fun. | |
