19. IMPERATIVES

Form of the imperative

The imperative form is the same as the bare infinitive. It has only one form for both second person singular and plural 'you'

Examples:

· hurry up; you'll be late

· go out immediately

In the negative form you add 'do not' or 'don't'

Examples:

· Don't disturb me; I'm working.

· Do not smoke!

Use of the imperative

You can use the imperative to give instructions, commands, advice or to invite:

1. To give instructions

· Push the button

· Turn left

2. To give commands

· Stop saying nonesense

· don't lie.

3. To give advice

· Go to hospital; you are ill

· Tell her that you love her

4. To invite

· Please, come to the party

· Have a drink

Use of the emphatic do with the imperative

You can use 'do' before the imperative to emphasize what you want to say:

Example:

· Do write down your name.

· Do think of our offer.