It shows the imperative form in affirmative and negative sentences and explains the different uses. It has exercises to practice. It's made for beginner learners.

1. IMPERATIVE FORMS
MADE BY BRENDA GARCIA.

2. IMPERATIVE FORMS
We use the imperative forms to :
 Give an order:
- Stand up.
 Give instructions:
- Listen to me!
 Give advice or warnings:
- Be careful !
- Don’t forget to take your passport with you.
 Make an offer or an invitation:
- Have a piece of cake.

3. STRUCTURE
AFFIRMATIVE
Verb (base form) + complement
o Open your mouth and say
‘Ahhhh’
o Book a ticket to Lima.
NEGATIVE
Don’t + verb + complement.
o Don’t use your cell phones in
class.
o Don’t be late !
Imperative forms: Do not use “Subject Pronouns” (I, you, we, he,
etc.)
Let’s do to the exercises

4. EXERCISES
Complete the imperative sentences below using the
verbs in brackets:
1. _______ the instructions. ( to read)
2. __________ during the lesson. (not/ to talk)
3. _______ your teeth. (to brush)
4. _________ in this lake. (not/ to swim)
5. ________the animals in the zoo. (not/ to feed)
Check the answers

5. ANSWERS
Complete the imperative sentences below using the
verbs in brackets:
1. Read the instructions. ( to read)
2. Don’t talk during the lesson. (not/ to talk)
3. Brush your teeth. (to brush)
4. Don’t swim in this lake. (not/ to swim)
5. Don’t feed the animals in the zoo. (not/ to feed)