







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 | |
|---|---|
| Let me show you how to do it! | やり方を見せてあげるよ! |
| Don't act like you don't understand. | 分からない振りをしないで。 |
| 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。 |
| 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。 |
| 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。 |
| 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。 |
| 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。 |
| Let me google it! | Googleで調べさせて! |
| Let me tell you a true story... | ひとつの話をさせて。 |
| Come on, Cate! | ええー、ケイト! |
| 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。 |
| 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。 |
| 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! |
| 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。 |
| Don't judge it, just enjoy the holiday, Diego! | あんまり考えないで、休みを楽しんで、ディエゴ! |
| Okay, let's go! | うん、行こう! |
| 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。 |
| Oh sorry, please don't think I'm overreacting! | あぁ、ごめん、お願いだから僕が過剰反応してるなんて思わないで! |
| 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。 |
| 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。 |