imperative
imperative
We can use the imperative to give a direct order.
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Take that chewing gum out of your mouth.
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Stand up straight.
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Give me the details.
We can use the imperative to give instructions.
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Open your book.
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Take two tablets every evening.
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Take a left and then a right.
We can use the imperative to make an invitation.
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Come in and sit down. Make yourself at home.
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Please start without me. I’ll be there shortly.
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Have a piece of this cake. It’s delicious.
We can use the imperative on signs and notices.
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Push.
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Do not use.
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Insert one dollar.
We can use the imperative to give friendly informal advice.
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Speak to him. Tell him how you feel.
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Have a quiet word with her about it.
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Don’t go. Stay at home and rest up. Get some sleep and recover.
We can make the imperative ‘more polite’ by adding ‘do’.
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Do be quiet.
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Do come.
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Do sit down.
Learning English by Uncle Teng 
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