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Imperative - English lesson

The imperative is used to:

- give an order
- give instructions
- make a request
- give advice

1. Form

The imperative uses the base form of the verb (without "to").

>>> Affirmative

- Open the window.
- Sit down.
- Listen carefully.

➡️ The subject "you" is usually omitted.

Not:

❌ You open the window.
✅ Open the window.

2. Negative imperative

Use:

Don't + base verb

- Don't speak so loudly.
- Don't touch that.
- Don't be late.

3. Imperative with "let's"

Use Let's + base verb to make a suggestion including yourself.

- Let's go!
- Let's start the lesson.
- Let's take a break.

Negative form:

- Let's not argue.

4. Polite requests

The imperative can sound strong, so we often add:

- please
- could you...?
- would you...?

Examples:

- Please sit down.
- Please be quiet.
- Could you open the door?

5. Common uses

🔹 Instructions:

- Turn left.
- Mix the ingredients.
- Press this button.

🔹 Advice

- Take an umbrella.
-  Try this exercise.

🔹 Warnings

- Be careful!
- Watch out!

6. Important point

The verb "be" keeps the form "be" in the imperative:

- Be nice.
- Be careful.
- Don't be silly.

7. Quick summary

| Type | Structure | Example |
| ----------- | ----------------- | -------------- |
| Affirmative | base verb | Open the door. |
| Negative | don't + base verb | Don't run. |
| Suggestion | let's + base verb | Let's eat. |

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1.

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let's

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2.

move!

don't

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3.

Always

check

oil

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driving.

4.

yourself.

help

Do

5.

happy.

worry,

Don't

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6.

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Let

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knocking.

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8.

right.

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Go

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before

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tell

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should

10.

too

could

drive

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be

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the

should

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France.

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