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 don't get the half price ones. | |
| Okay, let's go! | |
| Yeah, I can give you a kiss, come here. | |
| I can hear you, don't hang up, Jen! | |
| Oh sorry, please don't think I'm overreacting! | |
| You don't have to go to the garden, dear, just smoke in the kitchen. | |
| Please tell me it's a joke! | |
| Please be there on time... Don't make me wait! | |
| Don't judge it, just enjoy the holiday, Diego! | |
| Let me google it! | |
| Let me ask. | |
| Hmm, well okay, let's steal some then! | |
| Yeah, let's give it a go and see what happens. | |
| Let me tell you a true story... | |
| Come on, Cate! | |
| Yeah, please just throw it in the bin. | |
| It was very nice to see you, say hi to Flora. | |
| Here is your f*cking tenner, spend it wisely! | |
| I'm dead serious, just check the prices on your phone. | |
| Okay, that's fine, enjoy your breakfast then. | |
