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 | |
|---|---|
| Oh sorry, please don't think I'm overreacting! | |
| Don't forget the beer deal. | |
| Please be there on time... Don't make me wait! | |
| I'm dead serious, just check the prices on your phone. | |
| Alright, let me check that for you. | |
| Let me google it! | |
| See you girls, have fun. | |
| Please tell me it's a joke! | |
| Yes, just ask me! | |
| Okay, let's check the blue ones first then. | |
| Yeah, please just throw it in the bin. | |
| Hi Diego, please don't unleash Bear for now. | |
| Congratulations! Please come this way! | |
| Oh god! Look at the queues at the counters. | |
| The toilet is being fixed on this floor, please use the upstairs. | |
| Okay, let me get the coffees first. | |
| Let me show you how to do it! | |
| You don't have to go to the garden, dear, just smoke in the kitchen. | |
| Okay, just tell us how much they pay, then. | |
| Yeah, I can give you a kiss, come here. | |
