English Imperative Sentences - Most Common Imperative Verbs

Manik Joshi

Oct 2014 · English Daily Use Book 3 · Manik Joshi

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What are “Imperative Sentences”?

 

The word "imperative" is derived from the term "emperor".

Imperative sentences are used to give commands (orders).

Imperative sentences are also used to give instruction/advice/suggestion/warning/invitation/appeal.

Imperative sentences are also used to make a request. You should use ‘please’ (or another polite word) in the beginning or at the end of the sentence to make a request.

An imperative sentence begins with the base (first) form of a verb which is also called a verb word. In an imperative sentence, the subject - ‘you’ - is understood. However, for the first and third-person imperative, the imperative sentence begins with ‘let’.

You can end an imperative sentence with the period (.) or exclamation (!). Exclamation is used to show direct and firm command.

‘Imperative’ is one of the three moods of an English verb (indicative, imperative and subjunctive).

 

EXAMPLES OF IMPERATIVE SENTENCES:

 

(A). DIRECT ORDER

Attend the meeting.

Discharge your duty.

Enforce the law.

Quash the previous order.

Return to work.

Vacate this place.

 

(B). INSTRUCTION

Climb the stair.

Fill out this form.

Go on foot.

Hang a painting.

Light a candle.

Note this down.

Open up the cage.

Push a trolley.

Spell it out.

Tie your shoelaces.

Unpack the luggage.

 

(C). INFORMAL ADVICE

Book a hotel room.

Improve your appearance.

Mend your ways.

Walk elegantly.

 

(D). SUGGESTION

Follow your dreams

Keep up your English.

 

(E). WARNING

Don’t Jump that gate!

Watch out for a traffic signal!

 

(F). INVITATION

Come to the party with me.

Have a meal with us.

Let’s stay at my house.

 

(G). APPEAL

Be Silent.

Let’s curb the menace of drugs addiction.

 

(H). REQUEST

Give me five hundred dollars, please.

Come soon, please.

 

Other Uses of Imperative Sentences:

1. Wish -- Have a safe journey.

2. Apology -- Pardon me.

3. Permission -- Join us if you want.

4. Public Notice --

Imperatives are used on signboards or notice boards:

Keep off the grass.

Insert your ATM card.

Pull the door.

Push inside.

 

Important Note -- An imperative sentence can imply different senses (command/instruction/advice, etc.) based on the intonation. [Note: ‘Intonation’ is defined as the rise and fall of the voice in speaking, as this affects the meaning of what is being said.]

 

 

English Imperative Sentences -- A

 

Abide by the commission’s verdict.

Accept his decision.

Achieve your target.

Acknowledge the achievements of women.

Acquire land for road infrastructure.

Act quickly. / Act swiftly.

Add details to this report.

Address a press conference.

Address his concerns regarding payments next week.

Address their demands.

Adhere to the standard operating procedure.

Adjust the rules to help consumers.

Adjust to a new location.

Admire your parents.

Adopt a good strategy in choosing the right candidates.

Adopt a long-term vision for the industry.

Adopt modern technology.

Adopt a wait and watch policy.

Aim it.

Airlift the injured to the state capital for treatment.

Allow her to explain herself completely without interrupting her.

Allow him to return home.

Alter the course of your life.

Amend the act.

Analyze the reasons for your defeat.

Analyze the sample.

Announce your candidacy.

Answer the question.

Anticipate rate hikes.

Apologize if you hurt someone.

Apply colors on his forehead.

Apply for a job.

Apply for marks verification.

Apply for a passport.

Appoint a manager.

Appreciate compassionate behavior.

Approach him for help.

Approach the court.

Approve the plan.

Arrange everything before it is late.

Arrange for cash to meet your expenses.

Arrange funds from your relatives.

Arrange funds on your own.

Arrive early on the scene.

Ask for a receipt.

Ask for more information.

Ask him his name.

Ask him what had happened.

Ask politely.

Ask the right questions.

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About the author

Manik Joshi was born on January 26, 1979, at Ranikhet, a picturesque town in the Kumaon region of the Indian state of Uttarakhand. He is a permanent resident of the Sheeshmahal area of Kathgodam located in the city of Haldwani in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand in India. He completed his schooling in four different schools. He is a science graduate in the ZBC – zoology, botany, and chemistry – subjects. He is also an MBA with a specialization in marketing. Additionally, he holds diplomas in “computer applications”, “multimedia and web-designing”, and “computer hardware and networking”. During his schooldays, he wanted to enter the field of medical science; however, after graduation, he shifted his focus to the field of management. After obtaining his MBA, he enrolled in a computer education center; he became so fascinated with working on the computer that he decided to develop his career in this field. Over the following years, he worked at some computer-related full-time jobs. Following that, he became interested in Internet Marketing, particularly in domaining (business of buying and selling domain names), web design (creating websites), and various other online jobs. However, later he shifted his focus solely to self-publishing. Manik is a nature-lover. He has always been fascinated by overcast skies. He is passionate about traveling and enjoys solo travel most of the time rather than traveling in groups. He is actually quite a loner who prefers to do his own thing. He likes to listen to music, particularly when he is working on the computer. Reading and writing are definitely his favorite pastimes, but he has no interest in sports. Manik has always dreamt of a prosperous life and prefers to live a life of luxury. He has a keen interest in politics because he believes it is politics that decides everything else. He feels a sense of gratification sharing his experiences and knowledge with the outside world. However, he is an introvert by nature and thus gives prominence to only a few people in his personal life. He is not a spiritual man, yet he actively seeks knowledge about the metaphysical world; he is particularly interested in learning about life beyond death. In addition to writing academic/informational text and fictional content, he also maintains a personal diary. He has always had a desire to stand out from the crowd. He does not believe in treading the beaten path and avoids copying someone else’s path to success. Two things he always refrains from are smoking and drinking; he is a teetotaler and very health-conscious. He usually wakes up before the sun rises. He starts his morning with meditation and exercise. Fitness is an integral and indispensable part of his life. He gets energized by solving complex problems. He loves himself the way he is and he loves the way he looks. He doesn’t believe in following fashion trends. He dresses according to what suits him and what he is comfortable in. He believes in taking calculated risks. His philosophy is to expect the best but prepare for the worst. According to him, you can’t succeed if you are unwilling to fail. For Manik, life is about learning from mistakes and figuring out how to move forward.