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Imperatives


● Imperatives are verbs used to give orders,
commands and instructions.

● The form used is usually the same as the base
form. It is one of the three moods of an English
verb.
Imperatives
Imperative sentences consist of predicates that
only contain verbs in infinitive form.


Structure:

 <Imperative Sentence> = <predicate> = <verb> <complement>



Example:                             <Do> <your homework>
Imperatives
            1) Could you close the door?
                   2) Close the door.



1) is a request. We are asking someone to do something.
2) is an instruction. We are telling some what to do.
Imperatives
We can use the imperative to give a direct order.
Take that chewing gum out of your mouth.
Stand up straight.
Give me the details.



We can use the imperative to give instructions.
Open your book.
Take two tablets every evening.
Take a left and then a right.
Imperatives
We can use the imperative to make an invitation.
Come in and sit down. Make yourself at home.
Please start without me. I'll be there shortly.
Have a piece of this cake. It's delicious.



We can use the imperative on signs and notices.
Push.
Do not use.
Insert one dollar.
Imperatives
We can use the imperative to give friendly
informal advice.
Speak to him. Tell him how you feel.
Have a quiet word with her about it.

Don't go. Stay at home and rest up. Get some sleep and recover.



We can make the imperative 'more polite' by
adding 'do'.
Do be quiet.
Do come.
Do sit down.
References

http://www.ecenglish.com/learnenglish/lessons/what-are-imperatives

http://www.usingenglish.com/glossary/imperative.html


http://www.englishgrammarsecrets.com/imperative/menu.php


http://www.scientificpsychic.com/grammar/enggram8.html

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