1. Definition
An imperative sentence is a
sentence used to give commands, instructions, advice, warnings, suggestions,
or requests.
2. Functions of Imperative Sentences
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No
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Imperative
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Function
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Example
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a.
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Commands
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Used to tell someone to do something
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Turn off the light.
Bring your book.
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b
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Instructions
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Used in manuals, recipes, or steps.
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Mix the ingredients.
Follow the steps
carefully.
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c
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Advice
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Used to help or suggest.
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Study regularly.
Drink more water
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d
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Requests (Polite Imperatives)
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Usually use please to sound polite.
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Please help me.
Please sit down.
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e
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Prohibitions (Negative Imperatives)
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Use Don’t + verb.
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Don’t touch the stove.
Don’t be late.
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f
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Warnings
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Used to alert someone.
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Watch out!
Be careful!
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3. Structures of Imperative Sentences
a.
Positive Imperative
: Verb 1 + object/complement
Examples:
Close the window.
Write your name.
b.
Negative Imperative
: Don’t + Verb 1
Examples:
Don’t talk loudly.
Don’t run here.
c.
Imperative with
“Please” : Please + Verb 1
Examples:
Please open your book.
Please wait for me.
d.
Imperative with
“Let’s” (Suggestion for “Us”) : Let’s + Verb 1
Examples:
Let’s go home.
Let’s study together.
4. Common Imperative Starters
- Be (careful, honest, quiet…)
- Do (your best, the exercises…)
- Don’t (forget, leave, shout…)
- Let’s (begin, eat, try…)
5. Examples in Context
Daily Life
- Close the door when you leave.
- Turn on the fan, please.
Classroom
- Read the text carefully.
- Don’t cheat during the test.
Recipe
- Heat the pan.
- Add the sugar.
6. Short Practi
A. Change these phrases into imperative sentences
- (you / wash / your hands)
→ Wash your hands.
- (you / not / use / phone)
→ Don’t use your phone.
- (you / please / help / me)
→ Please help me.
B. Identify the function
- “Don’t throw trash here.” → Prohibition
- “Be honest.” → Advice
- “Follow the instructions.” → Instruction
WORKSHEET – IMPERATIVE SENTENCES
A. Give the correct imperative form of the sentences below!
- (you / open / the window)
- (you / not / talk loudly)
- (you / please / check / your
bag)
- (you / turn off / the lamp)
- (you / not / run / in the
hallway)
- (you / be / careful)
- (you / let’s / start / the
lesson)
- (you / bring / your English
book)
- (you / not / forget / your
homework)
- (you / wash / the dishes)
B. Identify the type of imperative (Command, Request, Advice,
Prohibition, Suggestion, Warning)
Write your answer on
the line!
- Don’t touch the wire.
Type: ______________________
- Please help me with this task.
Type: ______________________
- Let’s go to the library.
Type: ______________________
- Study harder for the exam.
Type: ______________________
- Close the door.
Type: ______________________
- Watch out!
Type: ______________________
- Don’t throw trash here.
Type: ______________________
- Be polite to your friends.
Type: ______________________
- Please sit down.
Type: ______________________
- Let’s clean the classroom together.
Type: ______________________
C. Rewrite the sentences into imperative form!
- You should keep silent during the test.
→ ________________________________________
- You must not enter the room.
→ ________________________________________
- I want you to help your friend.
→ ________________________________________
- You are advised to drink more water.
→ ________________________________________
- We should start the meeting now.
→ ________________________________________
D. Create your own imperative sentences based on the situations!
- Your friend forgets to bring a pen.
→ ________________________________________
- You see someone about to cross a busy road.
→ ________________________________________
- You want your classmate to lower their voice.
→ ________________________________________
- You want to suggest doing homework together.
→ ________________________________________
- You want someone to stop littering.
→
