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 | |
|---|---|
| Okay, let's check the blue ones first then. | |
| What!? Please don't say you made them catch an actual wasp. | |
| Come on, Cate! | |
| Michael, grab the door knob and pull it as hard as you can! | |
| Oh god! Look at the queues at the counters. | |
| Please be there on time... Don't make me wait! | |
| Sleep well and sweet dreams. | |
| He might be overly excited, try not to hold him too tight. | |
| You don't have to go to the garden, dear, just smoke in the kitchen. | |
| Enjoy! Don't wake me up when you get home! | |
| Yes okay, let's go inside so I can show you the house. | |
| The toilet is being fixed on this floor, please use the upstairs. | |
| Let me tell you a true story... | |
| Here is your f*cking tenner, spend it wisely! | |
| Hi Diego, please don't unleash Bear for now. | |
| Forget about what I said about Jen and Mike! | |
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7b_DDgvsgA | |
| Oh sorry, please don't think I'm overreacting! | |
| Okay, deal... Let me google it! | |
| See you girls, have fun. | |
