What are Imperatives?
Look at these examples:
Imperative statements begin with the base form of the main verb.
Do not include a subject in imperatives. The subject is always you.
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NEGATIVE IMPERATIVES
Negative imperatives use the words do not or don’t before the base form of the main verb.
Walk on the grass
Cross the street
Don’t walk on the grass
Do not cross the street
How do we make polite commands or suggestions?
Use the word please to make a polite command.
Keep off your phone
Do not share info with your friends.
Please, keep off your phone
Please, do not share info with your friends.
For Suggestions we use the words let us or let’s before the imperative statement.
Buy some popcorn and soda for everyone.
Don’t talk loud during the training session.
Do not leave until the workshop is over.
Let’s buy some popcorn and soda for everyone.
Let’s not talk loud during the training session.
Let’s not leave until the workshop is over.
CONTRACTION
The contraction for let us is let’s.
Imperative Directions
Keep right at the fork.Follow signs for i-90 W/Seattle.
Merge onto i-90 WKeep left at the fork.
Follow signs for E Martinez Dr.
Use the right lane to turn right onto E Martinez Dr.
Turn right onto Railroad Way South.Sharp left onto Occidental Ave S.
Arrive at location: CenturyLink Field.
Imperative Instructions
Boil water, salt and pepper to your taste.
Put your favorite pasta in the boiling water.
Stir pasta occasionally.
Cook the pasta according to the package.
Wait for the pasta to finish .
Drain the pasta from the water.
Toss your favorite sauce on the pasta.
Reading Practice
- Please, complete the survey to provide feedback.
- Submit your project proposal by the end of the week.
- Open the attachment to review the updated document..
- Double-check your calculations before presenting the report.
- Kindly inform your team about the schedule changes.
- Take a moment to proofread your email before sending it.
- Please, share your insights during the brainstorming session.
- Check the inventory levels before placing the order.
- Discuss the budget with your team before making decisions.
