







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. | 僕はいたってまじめだよ。携帯で価格を見てみなよ。 |
| Please tell me it's a joke! | 冗談だって言ってよ! |
| Come on! Let me introduce you to them. | 来て!皆に紹介させて。 |
| Let me tell you a true story... | ひとつの話をさせて。 |
| I can hear you, don't hang up, Jen! | 聞こえるよ、切らないで、ジェン! |
| Come on, Cate! | ええー、ケイト! |
| Yes okay, let's go inside so I can show you the house. | あら、そうですか。中に入りましょうか。お家を案内しますわ。 |
| The toilet is being fixed on this floor, please use the upstairs. | この階のトイレは修理中なんだ。上の階のトイレを使ってくれるかな。 |
| I have discovered this recently, listen to the lyrics. | これ、最近見つけたんだけど、聴いてみて。 |
| That's a good idea, let me get him then. | それは良い考えね、じゃ彼を取りに行かせてね。 |
| Okay, that's fine, enjoy your breakfast then. | 分かったよ、じゃあ朝ご飯楽しんでくれよ。 |
| Okay, deal... Let me google it! | それじゃあ決まりね… ググってみるわ! |
| Hi Diego, please don't unleash Bear for now. | こんにちはディエゴ、今はベアを解放させないでください。 |
| 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! |
| Please don't get the half price ones. | お願いだから半額のは取らないで。 |
| He might be overly excited, try not to hold him too tight. | きっと彼ひどく興奮しているのかもしれない、きつく抱きしめようとしないでね。 |
| 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。 |
| Yes, just ask me! | うん、本当ね! |
| 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。 |
| You don't have to go to the garden, dear, just smoke in the kitchen. | あなた、お庭に行かなくても、キッチンで吸っていいのよ。 |