







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 god! Look at the queues at the counters. | おやまあ!レジに並んでるあの行列を見て。 |
| It was very nice to see you, say hi to Flora. | 会えてとっても良かったよ、フローラによろしくな。 |
| I'm dead serious, just check the prices on your phone. | 僕はいたってまじめだよ。携帯で価格を見てみなよ。 |
| Okay, let's go! | うん、行こう! |
| Please don't get the half price ones. | お願いだから半額のは取らないで。 |
| Let me show you how to do it! | やり方を見せてあげるよ! |
| Sleep well and sweet dreams. | 良い眠りと、夢を。 |
| Please be there on time... Don't make me wait! | 時間どおりに来てくれよ… 待たせるなよ! |
| Okay, let's check the blue ones first then. | よし、じゃあ青色をまず探してみよう。 |
| Okay, just tell us how much they pay, then. | そうかい。それじゃあ、いくらなのか教えてくれよ。 |
| Oh sorry, please don't think I'm overreacting! | あぁ、ごめん、お願いだから僕が過剰反応してるなんて思わないで! |
| Don't judge it, just enjoy the holiday, Diego! | あんまり考えないで、休みを楽しんで、ディエゴ! |
| Let me check if the kitchen is still open, darling. | キッチンがまたやっているか確認してくるね。 |
| Hmm, well okay, let's steal some then! | うーん、そうね、分かった、じゃあ盗んじゃいましょ! |
| Here is your f*cking tenner, spend it wisely! | ここにお前のクソ10ポンドだよ、賢く使えよ! |
| Michael, grab the door knob and pull it as hard as you can! | マイケルさん、ドアノブを掴んでドアを思いっきり引いて! |
| I can hear you, don't hang up, Jen! | 聞こえるよ、切らないで、ジェン! |
| Just give me a call 15 minutes before you arrive. | ただし、到着の 15 分前にお電話をください。 |
| Yeah, let's give it a go and see what happens. | うん、試してみようそれでどうなるか見てみよう。 |
| Enjoy! Don't wake me up when you get home! | 楽しんで!家についても僕を起こさないで。 |