







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 | |
|---|---|
| Yes, just ask me! | うん、本当ね! |
| 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! |
| Let me show you how to do it! | やり方を見せてあげるよ! |
| Don't forget the beer deal. | ビールの件は忘れないで。 |
| 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! |
| Sleep well and sweet dreams. | 良い眠りと、夢を。 |
| See you girls, have fun. | 女の子たち、またね、楽しんできて。 |
| 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。 |
| 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。 |
| Come on! Let me introduce you to them. | 来て!皆に紹介させて。 |
| Please tell me it's a joke! | 冗談だって言ってよ! |
| 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。 |
| Don't act like you don't understand. | 分からない振りをしないで。 |
| 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。 |
| 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。 |
| That's fine, say hi to everyone. | 良いよ、皆によろしく。 |
| Come on, Cate! | ええー、ケイト! |
| Let me ask. | 聞いてみる。 |
| 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。 |
| Okay, let's go! | うん、行こう! |