Imperative Sentences

The imperative sentence is a sentence that is used  to express something or can be in the form of a command sentence (giving instructions) which is uses an imperative sentence in conveying the command. The imperative sentence itself is used for the standard language that contains commands.

So that this imperative sentence or imperative sentence is a sentence that isa command or gives a command, a necessity in carrying out  an action or stating a prohibition.

Types of Imperative Sentences with Examples

Imperative sentences can be divided into two main categories according to their nature namely,

• Positive imperative sentence

• Negative imperative sentence

Positive Imperative Sentence

A positive imperative sentence asks one to do something.

For example:

• Close the door.

• Call me when you get back.

• Wash the plates before you use them.

Negative Imperative Sentence

A negative imperative sentence is meant to do just the opposite. A negative imperative sentence instructs one not to do something.

For example:

• Do not close the door.

• Do not call me when you get back.

• Do not wash the plates before you use them.

Conditional Imperative Sentences

Another type of imperative sentences is the conditional imperative sentence. These sentences include a conditional clause and are mostly in the form of complex sentences.

For example:

• If you think you are going to be late, ask your brother to drop you off.

• When you get home, call me.

• Unless you want to go through all of it again, don’t do it.

Uses of Imperative Sentences

Imperative sentences can be used in a variety of ways if you learn how to do it. Also, remember that just the imperative verb alone can pass as an imperative sentence.

For example:

• Go!

• Quiet!

• Run!

Now, let us look at some of the uses of imperative sentences that also categorises them into the different types. Imperative sentences can be used to do the following.

• • To make a request

  • To give a command

  • To lend an invitation

  • To give an instruction

Examples of Imperative Sentences

Given below are examples of imperative sentences that will definitely help you understand the topic better.

Making a request

• Please help me with this.

• Please pass the salt and pepper.

• Please reserve a seat for me.

Giving a command

• Don’t leave the door open.

• Come home before sunset.

• Finish the assignment by tomorrow.

Leading an invitation

• Kindly join us for lunch after the reception.

• Come with me for a movie.

• Let us go for a walk.

Giving an instruction

• Sauté the onions until they turn golden brown.

• Boil the milk for at least two to three minutes.

• Stop when you see the red light.