Imperative

IMPERATIVE

​What is the Imperative

Definition:
The imperative is used to give commands, make requests, offer invitations, or give directions. It typically involves a direct action or instruction.

• Examples:

  • "Close the door."

  • "Please sit down."

  • "Take the bus to the next stop."

​Forms of Imperative Sentences

Imperative sentences typically have two forms:

1. Positive Imperative ( using Verb 1 , Perintah )

   • Used to tell someone to do something.

   • Example: "Eat your vegetables."

2. Negative Imperative ( larangan , Don't..... )

   • Used to tell someone not to do something.

   • Example: "Don't touch that!"

Structure of Imperative Sentences

1. Basic Form:

   • Subject (usually implied, "you") is not stated.

   • Example: "Sit down." (The "you" is understood.)

2. Negative Imperative:

   • "Do not" or "Don't" + base verb.

   • Example: "Don't be late."

   • Note: "Do" is used in negative imperatives for emphasis or formality.

​Using Imperatives for Requests and Suggestion

• Imperatives can be softened with words like please, kindly, or if you could.
  Example:

• • "Please pass the salt."

  • "Kindly close the window."

• These are still technically commands, but they sound more polite.

​PENGGUNAAN IMPERATIVE

1. Giving Instructions: Memberi instruksi

   • Used for clear, direct instructions.

   • Example: "Turn left at the next intersection."

2. Making Invitations or Offers:mengundang atau menawarkan

   • Used to invite someone to do something.

   • Example: "Come to my party!"

3. Expressing Prohibition: Melarang

   • Used to forbid actions.

   • Example: "Don't run in the hallways!"

Multiple Choice

Which of these is a polite imperative?

• "Do your homework!"

• Please pass the salt."

• "Stop talking now."

• "Turn off the lights."

Multiple Choice

What is the implied subject of an imperative sentence?

• he

• she

• you

• they

Drag and Drop

Don't be noisy !​ ​

Placeholder

Drag these tiles and drop them in the correct blank above

Prohibition

Invitation

Positive imperative

Match

Match the following

• Don't play outside !

• Do it quickly !

• Don't be late

• Please listen !

• Don't switch on the lamp!

Negative imperative

Positive imperative

Negative imperative

Positive

imperative

Negative imperative

• Negative imperative

• Positive imperative

• Negative imperative

• Positive

  imperative

• Negative imperative

Multiple Choice

Which of the following sentences is an imperative?

• "She is reading a book."

• "Can you open the door?"

• "Close the door, please."

• "I hope you have a good day."

Multiple Choice

What is an imperative sentence?

• A sentence that expresses a question

• A sentence that gives a command, request, or instruction

• A sentence that describes a fact or event

• A sentence that shows strong emotion