







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 | |
|---|---|
| Don't act like you don't understand. | 分からない振りをしないで。 |
| Yes, just ask me! | うん、本当ね! |
| Okay, deal... Let me google it! | それじゃあ決まりね… ググってみるわ! |
| 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 me get the coffees first. | 了解、先にコーヒー買いに行かせて。 |
| Let me ask the girls if they want something, too. | 女の子たちに、何か欲しいものがないかも聞きましょう。 |
| Yes, we have paper towels, I can clean it up, don't worry! | あぁ、ペーパータオルあるよ、僕が掃除するから、心配しないで! |
| 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。 |
| Yeah, I can give you a kiss, come here. | いいわ。キスしてあげるから、こっちに来て。 |
| 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。 |
| 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。 |
| Don't forget the beer deal. | ビールの件は忘れないで。 |
| 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。 |
| What!? Please don't say you made them catch an actual wasp. | えぇ!? まさか、あの子たちに本物のスズメバチを捕まえさせたなんて言わないでよ。 |
| Okay, let's go! | うん、行こう! |
| 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。 |
| Come on, Cate! | ええー、ケイト! |
| 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! |
| Congratulations! Please come this way! | おめでとうございます! こちらへお越しください! |
| 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! |