English (UK)
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 have discovered this recently, listen to the lyrics. | |
| Come on! Let me introduce you to them. | |
| Forget about what I said about Jen and Mike! | |
| Okay, let's check the blue ones first then. | |
| Let me check if the kitchen is still open, darling. | |
| Don't act like you don't understand. | |
| Let me google it! | |
| I can hear you, don't hang up, Jen! | |
| Let me ask the girls if they want something, too. | |
| Michael, grab the door knob and pull it as hard as you can! | |
| He might be overly excited, try not to hold him too tight. | |
| I'm dead serious, just check the prices on your phone. | |
| Congratulations! Please come this way! | |
| The toilet is being fixed on this floor, please use the upstairs. | |
| What!? Please don't say you made them catch an actual wasp. | |
| Yes okay, let's go inside so I can show you the house. | |
| Yeah, I can give you a kiss, come here. | |
| Don't judge it, just enjoy the holiday, Diego! | |
| Come on, Cate! | |
| See you girls, have fun. | |
