An imperative sentence is a sentence that give a direct command to listeners. So how to use imperative sentences? Let's take a look the do imperative sentences exercises to practice.
- Imperative Sentences Forms
1. Direct imperative sentences
Affirmative Form: V(infinitive) (+ Object)
Examples:
Open the door.
Turn on the light.
Stop!
Negative Form: Don't + V(infinitive) (+ Object)
Examples:
Don't Open the car.
Don't Turn on the light.
Don't Stop!
2. Indirect imperative sentences: tell/say/order/ask sb to do sth.
Affirmative Form: tell/say/order/ask sb to do sth.
Example:
Tell him to open the door.
Negative Form: tell/say/order/ask sb NOT to do sth.
Example:
He ordered me NOT to open the door.
3. Imperative sentences with "let".
Affirmative Form: Let me/us/him/ her/ it/ them + V-infinitive
Example:
Let me do it.
Negative Form: Let me/us/him/ her/ it/ them + NOT+ V-infinitive
Example:
Let him NOT close the door.
Now You'll take a "Imperative Sentences" test.