2. What is its use?
Use an imperative to give directions or
instructions, orders, advice or warnings.
The implied subject of an imperative
statement is always you. In imperatives,
do not say o write you. The negative
form is usually expressed with don´t.
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3. Examples
⋄ 1. Instuctions – Cut the avocado in half.
⋄ 2. Orders – Evacuate immediately.
⋄ 3. Advice – Remember that being mindful
takes practice
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4. When do we imperactive ?
We can use the imperactive on signs and
notices.
1. Push.
2. Do not use.
3.Insert one dollar.
5. Other uses
We can use the imperactive
“more polite” by adding “Do”.
1. Do be quiet.
2. Do your homework.
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We can use the imperactive to the
give friendly informal advice.
1. Speak to him. Tell him how you feel.
2. Have a quiet word with her about it.
6. How to form Imperactive
Sentences
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Affirmative form Base form of the verb + Object Open the door.
Let + me/it/him/her/us/them +
Base form of the verb
Let me go to Peter´s
party. Please!
Negative form Do + Not + Base form of the
verb + Object.
Do not (Don’t)
be late!
Let + me/it/him/her/us/them +
Not + Base form of the verb
Let (me) do the
washing up for once.
Note: We can also use: Don´t (Do not)
+ Let + me/it/him/her/us/them +
Base form of the verb
Don´t let him go out
tonight.
