Imperatives

Learn how to use the imperatives in English.

Sound Grammar

Imperatives

Watch four conversations using this grammar point on elllo.org.

Can you answer these grammar questions correctly?

Imperatives

Point 1: Use imperatives to give commands, make requests, or give advice.
  • Sit down.
  • Please open the window.
  • Take care of yourself.
  • Don’t eat that. It is old.
Point 2: For negative commands, use don’t or do not before the verb.
  • Do not touch that.
  • Do not forget about the test.
  • Don’t be late.
  • Don’t listen to him.
Point 3: To sound polite, add please before or after the verb.
  • Come here, please.
  • Please mail this today.
  • Please open your books to page 10.
  • Please don’t forget.
Point 4: Use imperatives to give instructions or steps.
  • Please join us at the park for a picnic.
  • Take bus 12 to the park.
  • At the park, look for the picnic tables.
  • Please bring some water with you.
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