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 | |
|---|---|
| Hi Diego, please don't unleash Bear for now. | |
| Let me ask the girls if they want something, too. | |
| Enjoy! Don't wake me up when you get home! | |
| Oh god! Look at the queues at the counters. | |
| Michael, grab the door knob and pull it as hard as you can! | |
| Here is your f*cking tenner, spend it wisely! | |
| Don't forget the beer deal. | |
| Don't act like you don't understand. | |
| I'm dead serious, just check the prices on your phone. | |
| Just give me a call 15 minutes before you arrive. | |
| Hmm, well okay, let's steal some then! | |
| Congratulations! Please come this way! | |
| Oh sorry, please don't think I'm overreacting! | |
| Yeah, I can give you a kiss, come here. | |
| Don't judge it, just enjoy the holiday, Diego! | |
| Okay, let's check the blue ones first then. | |
| Yes okay, let's go inside so I can show you the house. | |
| Let me show you how to do it! | |
| Let me google it! | |
| Yes, we have paper towels, I can clean it up, don't worry! | |
