(English) the usage of imperative sentences

Imperative sentence (imperative sentence)

Explicit sentences used to express orders, requests, suggestions, warnings, prohibitions, etc. Known as imperative sentences, they are most often used to express commands, so they are often called imperative sentences in school grammar.

Imperative sentences are usually omitted because the object (that is, the subject) is the second person. The verbs in imperative sentences are all simple present tense, and the end of the sentence is indicated by a period.

Go wash your hands.

Go wash your hands. -command)

Be quiet,please. Please be quiet. )

Be quiet,please. -Request)

Be kind to our sister.

Be kind to your sisters. -Recommendation)

Watch your step.

Watch your step. -Warning)

Watch out! Danger!

(Be careful! Danger! -Strong warning, such as exclamation point)

Please don't trample on the lawn.

Don't mow the lawn. -Prohibited)

No parking.

(No parking. -Prohibited)

To explain the negation of imperative sentences, we usually use "don't ……", for example:

Don't let the dog in.

Don't let the dog in. )

Please don't touch it.

Please don't touch it. )

Don't be silly.

Don't be silly. )

Imperative sentences usually express the subject "you" to make the other person sound softer, for example:

You tell him, Chris.

Chris, you tell him. ) Agree 2| Comment