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 | |
|---|---|
| Here is your f*cking tenner, spend it wisely! | |
| The toilet is being fixed on this floor, please use the upstairs. | |
| Please tell me it's a joke! | |
| What!? Please don't say you made them catch an actual wasp. | |
| Please don't get the half price ones. | |
| Don't forget the beer deal. | |
| Let me check if the kitchen is still open, darling. | |
| Okay, let's check the blue ones first then. | |
| Okay, just tell us how much they pay, then. | |
| Just give me a call 15 minutes before you arrive. | |
| Yeah, please just throw it in the bin. | |
| Enjoy! Don't wake me up when you get home! | |
| Don't judge it, just enjoy the holiday, Diego! | |
| Oh god! Look at the queues at the counters. | |
| He might be overly excited, try not to hold him too tight. | |
| Okay, let me get the coffees first. | |
| Forget about what I said about Jen and Mike! | |
| Oh sorry, please don't think I'm overreacting! | |
| Let me google it! | |
| Come on! Let me introduce you to them. | |
