The Imperative in English
1. The form of the Imperative
We use the infinitive to form the Imperative.
Affirmative sentences | Negative sentences |
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Open your books at page 34. | Don't open your books at page 44. |
Come here. | Don't come now. |
Clean the bathroom. | Don't clean the living room. |
Help your father. | Don't play on the computer. |
Use the exclamation only when you want to make an exclamation, e.g. Stop! Help!
2. The Imperative with let's
Affirmative sentences | Negative sentences |
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Let's ask the teacher. | Let's not ask the teacher. |