Forms of Imperative Sentences in English
In English, imperative sentences are used in various ways. Let’s explore different forms of imperatives:
Instructions:
Instructions are used to give direct commands or guidance:
- Do your job! / Complete your task.
- Answer the question. / Provide an answer to the question.
- Come here. / Move to this location.
- Fasten your seat belt. / Secure your seat belt.
- Milk the cow. / Extract milk from the cow.
- Open your book. / Unfold your book.
Imperatives for Advice:
Advice imperatives are used to suggest or recommend actions:
- Wear your coat. / Put on your coat.
- Stay inside the room. / Remain within the room.
- Take aspirin. / Consume aspirin.
Invitation:
Invitations are used to invite someone to an event or action:
- Come to our party. / Attend our party.
- Have tea. / Enjoy some tea.
- Come and see me at 5. / Visit me at 5.
Request:
Requests are used to ask someone to do something politely:
- Please, sit down and do your task. / Kindly take a seat and complete your task.
- Please, fill in the form. / Would you please complete the form?
Orders:
Orders are used to give direct commands or prohibitions:
- Don’t run in the corridor. / Refrain from running in the corridor.
- Be quiet! / Maintain silence!
- Don’t stay near windows. / Avoid being close to windows.
- Never take a lift. / Avoid using an elevator.