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3 years ago

What is imperative? give atleast 20 examples

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JulijaS [17]3 years ago

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Hi !!

The imperative is a verb form for direct orders, requests, advices, suggestions, instructions ..

there are three "persons"

you singular

you plural

us when you are included in the sentence = let's

but you can also say "let me.." "let her.." "let them.." etc...

negative form = 

don't + infinitive

let us not + infinitive

examples

- Close that door !

- Stop yelling !

- Don't be late !

- Get out of here !

in a more polite way

- Please, come in !

- Shut that window, please

When you are included

- Let's go and have fun !

- Let's go back home, I'm feeling sick !

- Let me go to the party, please !

- Don't smoke in restricted areas !

- Let's eat an ice cream ! It's so hot !

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Oxana [17]3 years ago

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Imperative sentences are used to issue a command or instruction, make a request, or offer advice. Basically, they tell people what to do. Here are the possible examples for you:

Clean your room.

Complete these by tomorrow.

Consider the red dress.

Wait for me.

Get out!

Make sure you pack warm clothes.

Choose Eamonn, not Seamus.

Please be quiet.

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