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 | |
|---|---|
| Don't act like you don't understand. | |
| Don't be a f*cking liar! | |
| The toilet is being fixed on this floor, please use the upstairs. | |
| Oh sorry, please don't think I'm overreacting! | |
| Don't forget the beer deal. | |
| Let me google it! | |
| I can hear you, don't hang up, Jen! | |
| You don't have to go to the garden, dear, just smoke in the kitchen. | |
| That's fine, say hi to everyone. | |
| Let me show you how to do it! | |
| Alright, let me check that for you. | |
| Enjoy! Don't wake me up when you get home! | |
| Please don't get the half price ones. | |
| Yes, just ask me! | |
| Congratulations! Please come this way! | |
| Forget about what I said about Jen and Mike! | |
| Oh god! Look at the queues at the counters. | |
| He might be overly excited, try not to hold him too tight. | |
| Michael, grab the door knob and pull it as hard as you can! | |
| Okay, that's fine, enjoy your breakfast then. | |
