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Imperatives SUBJECTS WITH IMPERATIVES

An imperative sentence does not
usually have a subject, but sometimes
Imperatives are used to give commands or to make See also: a noun or a pronoun is used to make
requests. They can also be used to give warnings Types of verbs 49 Suggestions and advice 59 it clear who is being talked to.
or directions. Indefinite pronouns 79

IMPERATIVES
An exclamation mark is used if the imperative is urgent. FURTHER EXAMPLES
Imperatives are formed using
the base form of the verb
(the infinitive without “to”).

The base form of the
verb “to stop.”

FURTHER EXAMPLES For emphasis “you” can be The subject can also
be placed at the end.
used in an imperative clause.

POLITE REQUESTS

Imperatives in English
can be considered rude.
Words can be added to
make them more polite. “Please” can be placed before the imperative
verb to make a request more polite.
NEGATIVE IMPERATIVES

“Do not” or “don’t”
can be added before
the verb to make an “Just” can go before “Please” can also be placed “Do” can go before the imperative
imperative negative. the imperative. at the end of the sentence. verb to make a request more formal.

MAKING SUGGESTIONS WITH “LET’S”
FURTHER EXAMPLES “Let’s” can be used to make Base form.
a suggestion for an activity
that includes the speaker.

“Not” goes after “let’s” to form the negative.

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