
GOOD AFTERNOON
Imperative is verb that used to provide command,
warning , advice , Instruction , although request .
This verb is one of three verb mood (including:
subjunctive and indicative).
IMPERATIVE

RULES OF USE
(Aturan Penggunaan)

 The verb that used is bare infinitive (without “to”).
Example :
Go, Be Careful, Sit down
 This verb doesn’t require the addition of the subject has
been implied subject “you” (elliptical construction).
Example :
Shut the window
 The verb can be made more polite by adding the word
“do” in front of the verb.
Example :
Do open the door

 Negative forms can be added “don’t” or “do not” in front
of the verb.
Example :
Do not step on the grass. Don’t be careless.
 If the speakers participating in the action filed in the
sentence add “let’s” or “let us” end the negative form,
“let’s not” di depan verb.
Example :
Let’s go to the wedding ceremony. Let’s not complain
anymore

Function Information Example Imperative
The imperative is used
to give a direct order or
command.
(perintah langsung)
Command is usually given by
people wwho have the
authority or to the children
and animals . If the
imperative
In the sentence , intonation
decline at the end of the
sentence.
Wake up now!
(Bangun sekarang!)
Get out!
(Keluar!)
The imperative is used
to give a warning or
prohibition.
(peringatan)
usually to warn someone of
danger . Rising intonation on
the last word .
Watch out!
(Awas!)
Don’t touch me!
(Jangan sentuh saya!)
The imperative is used
to give advice.
(nasehat)
Sentences pronounced with
normal intonation.
Don’t be panic.
(Jangan panik.)

The imperative is used to
give the instruction
(instruction/guidance)
-
Go straight ahead then turn
left.
(Jalan lurus ke depan lalu
belok kiri.)
Take the medicine after a
meal.
(Minum obat setelah makan.)
The imperative is used to
submit the request
To file a request can use the
word “please” to make it into a
verb more polite.
Please don’t go.
(Tolong jangan pergi.)
Please reconsider.
(Tolong pertimbangkan
kembali.)
Let me alone, please.
(Biarkan saya sendiri.)
Polite request:
 Would you like to give me
some food, please?
 Could you please stay

THANK YOU

IMPERATIVE 20

  • 1.
  • 2.
    Imperative is verbthat used to provide command, warning , advice , Instruction , although request . This verb is one of three verb mood (including: subjunctive and indicative). IMPERATIVE
  • 3.
  • 4.
      The verbthat used is bare infinitive (without “to”). Example : Go, Be Careful, Sit down  This verb doesn’t require the addition of the subject has been implied subject “you” (elliptical construction). Example : Shut the window  The verb can be made more polite by adding the word “do” in front of the verb. Example : Do open the door
  • 5.
      Negative formscan be added “don’t” or “do not” in front of the verb. Example : Do not step on the grass. Don’t be careless.  If the speakers participating in the action filed in the sentence add “let’s” or “let us” end the negative form, “let’s not” di depan verb. Example : Let’s go to the wedding ceremony. Let’s not complain anymore
  • 6.
     Function Information ExampleImperative The imperative is used to give a direct order or command. (perintah langsung) Command is usually given by people wwho have the authority or to the children and animals . If the imperative In the sentence , intonation decline at the end of the sentence. Wake up now! (Bangun sekarang!) Get out! (Keluar!) The imperative is used to give a warning or prohibition. (peringatan) usually to warn someone of danger . Rising intonation on the last word . Watch out! (Awas!) Don’t touch me! (Jangan sentuh saya!) The imperative is used to give advice. (nasehat) Sentences pronounced with normal intonation. Don’t be panic. (Jangan panik.)
  • 7.
     The imperative isused to give the instruction (instruction/guidance) - Go straight ahead then turn left. (Jalan lurus ke depan lalu belok kiri.) Take the medicine after a meal. (Minum obat setelah makan.) The imperative is used to submit the request To file a request can use the word “please” to make it into a verb more polite. Please don’t go. (Tolong jangan pergi.) Please reconsider. (Tolong pertimbangkan kembali.) Let me alone, please. (Biarkan saya sendiri.) Polite request:  Would you like to give me some food, please?  Could you please stay
  • 8.