The imperative sentence is used to give an order or instruction. We will clarify in this lesson how to form the imperative sentence and how to negate it.
Forming imperative sentence
1- The form of a verb in imperative does not differ from the infinitive.
2- The verb stays the same without adding anything in both singular and plural.
3- The sentence does not have a subject and is directed to the second person (You).
Examples:
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Go to your room. |
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Hurry up! |
4- We add either (do not) or (never) before the verb to negate an imperative sentence.
Examples:
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Do not smoke in closed rooms. |
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Don’t forget the homework. |
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Never do that again. |
Uses of imperative sentences
1- To give instructions.
Examples:
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Mix the ingredients. |
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Turn right. |
2- To give orders.
Examples:
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Stop talking! |
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Do not lie to me. |
3- To give advice.
Examples:
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Study harder. |
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Go to the doctor. |
4- As a warning.
Examples:
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Be careful! |
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Watch out! |
5- To request something politely.
Examples:
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Move your car, please. |
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Please open the window. |
6- To emphasize a command or demand where we add (do) before the verb.
Examples:
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Do answer the questions. |
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Do drive slowly. |
Note:
An imperative sentence may end with a period, just like a declarative sentence, or an exclamation point when the order is more decisive.
That was all about the imperative sentence and its uses. If you have any questions or suggestions, you can share them in the comments section below.
Exercise
Put the correct form of verbs in these imperative sentences.
1- … back to your class. (go)
2- … the house. (clean)
3- … in the rain. (not/walk)
4- … with sharp items. (play/never)
5- … the TV. (turn on)
6- … for your math exam. (study)
7- … harder. (work)
Answers
1- Go
2- Clean
3- Do not walk / Don’t walk
4- Never play
5- Turn on
6- Study
7- Work
Do Imperetives change into plural ??