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 | |
|---|---|
| That's fine, say hi to everyone. | |
| Hmm, well okay, let's steal some then! | |
| Okay, let me get the coffees first. | |
| A tenner is fine, let's see the cash first. | |
| Don't be a f*cking liar! | |
| Yes okay, let's go inside so I can show you the house. | |
| Congratulations! Please come this way! | |
| Enjoy! Don't wake me up when you get home! | |
| I can hear you, don't hang up, Jen! | |
| Don't judge it, just enjoy the holiday, Diego! | |
| Please tell me it's a joke! | |
| That's a good idea, let me get him then. | |
| Let me show you how to do it! | |
| Please don't get the half price ones. | |
| Okay, deal... Let me google it! | |
| I'm dead serious, just check the prices on your phone. | |
| Okay, let's check the blue ones first then. | |
| It was very nice to see you, say hi to Flora. | |
| Okay, just tell us how much they pay, then. | |
| Oh god! Look at the queues at the counters. | |
