English Lesson 'Imperative sentences '

1. Read and briefly outline.

Imperative sentences are used to issue a command or instruction, make a request, or offer advice. Basically, they tell people what to do. Below, you'll find some imperative sentence examples and learn about their function.

Imperative sentences usually end with a period but can occasionally end with an exclamation point. These sentences are sometimes referred to as directives because they provide direction to whoever is being addressed.

In the examples of imperative sentences here, you'll note that each line is issuing a command of some sort:

• Pass the salt.
• Move out of my way!
• Shut the front door.
• Find my leather jacket.
• Be there at five.
• 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.
• Be nice to your friends.
• Play ball!

Identifying Imperative Sentences

The first indication of an imperative sentence is its punctuation. Most of these sentences end with a period, and sometimes an exclamation mark. Just be careful, as imperative sentences aren't the only sentences that end with a period or exclamation mark (as you'll see below). The punctuation is simply your first indication that you may be looking at an imperative sentence.

Next, take a look at the verb in these sentences. Typically, imperative sentences begin with verbs that issue a command. Another clue is the subject. Do you see one? Generally, the subject of an imperative sentence is implied, not stated, as it is giving a direct order.

2. No matter what, the main function of an imperative sentence is to provide instruction, make a request or demand, or offer an invitation or advice. Let's take another look at some imperative sentences and consider their function and translate into Ukrainian:

• Preheat the oven.
• Use oil in the pan.
• Don't eat all the cookies.
• Stop feeding the dog from the table.
• Come out with us tonight.
• Please join us for dinner.
• Choose the Irish wolfhound, not the German shepherd.
• Wear your gold necklace with that dress.

• Translate into Ukrainian:

Read the article, please.

Will you come here?

Let's go there.

Won't you open the window?

Don't speak Ukrainian at English lessons.

Give me some water, please.

Please bring me a piece of chalk.

Help me with the luggage, will you?

Have a cup of tea, won’t you?

You mind your own business!