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 | |
|---|---|
| Please tell me it's a joke! | |
| Come on, Cate! | |
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7b_DDgvsgA | |
| Let me google it! | |
| Forget about what I said about Jen and Mike! | |
| That's a good idea, let me get him then. | |
| Yeah, please just throw it in the bin. | |
| Okay, let's go! | |
| https://www.google.com/search?q=How+did+Pinocchio+realize+he+wasnt+a+real+boy | |
| It was very nice to see you, say hi to Flora. | |
| Yeah, I can give you a kiss, come here. | |
| Okay, that's fine, enjoy your breakfast then. | |
| You don't have to go to the garden, dear, just smoke in the kitchen. | |
| Okay, let me get the coffees first. | |
| That's fine, say hi to everyone. | |
| I'm dead serious, just check the prices on your phone. | |
| Oh sorry, please don't think I'm overreacting! | |
| Oh god! Look at the queues at the counters. | |
| Come on! Let me introduce you to them. | |
| Alright, let me check that for you. | |
