Imperatives are verb forms that are used to give orders, requests, or instructions. They are formed from the infinitive form of the verb and are understood as being in the second person, either singular or plural. Negative imperatives are formed by placing "don't" or "do not" before the verb. Imperatives are commonly used for giving spoken or written instructions on how to perform tasks and are also used in daily conversations to suggest actions that both the speaker and listener will perform together using "let's".