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 | |
|---|---|
| I'm dead serious, just check the prices on your phone. | |
| Don't judge it, just enjoy the holiday, Diego! | |
| Congratulations! Please come this way! | |
| Yeah, please just throw it in the bin. | |
| Okay, that's fine, enjoy your breakfast then. | |
| Come on! Let me introduce you to them. | |
| Yeah, I can give you a kiss, come here. | |
| Okay, let's go! | |
| Alright, let me check that for you. | |
| Don't act like you don't understand. | |
| He might be overly excited, try not to hold him too tight. | |
| Oh god! Look at the queues at the counters. | |
| I can hear you, don't hang up, Jen! | |
| Please don't get the half price ones. | |
| Yeah, let's give it a go and see what happens. | |
| Let me tell you a true story... | |
| A tenner is fine, let's see the cash first. | |
| What!? Please don't say you made them catch an actual wasp. | |
| Enjoy! Don't wake me up when you get home! | |
| Let me ask. | |
