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WorksheetsUSING IMPERATIVE
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
An imperative sentence typically begins with the base form of a verb and ends with a period or an exclamation point.
Ex: Call me tomorrow for a chat.
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Imperative sentences may seem to have no subject, but the implied subject is you, or, as it is properly called, you understood.
Ex: (You) Give me that tape, please.
You, not spoken nor written
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A few of the most common uses include:
A request: Pack enough clothing for the cruise.
An invitation: Come by at 8, please.
A command: Raise your hands and turn around.
An instruction: Turn left at the intersection.
In spoken English, imperatives can sound very direct so you can add just or please to soften the message.
Ex: Please have a seat. Just send me an email.
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Don’t use imperatives to waiters, receptionists, shop assistants, if you want to sound polite.
Ex: Could we see the menu, please? (not Give us the menu.)
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We can make the imperative ‘more polite’ by adding ‘do’ or 'just' to the beginning of the sentence, .
Ex: Do sit down.
Just sit here, won't you?
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To make a negative imperative, put "do not" or "don't" before the verb.
Ex: Do not forget to ask participants for feedback.
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You can also use "let's" before the verb if you are including yourself in the imperative. The negative of "let's" is "let's not".
Ex: Let’s talk about their proposal now.
Let’s not do it so soon.
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Match imperative below with the rest of the sentence.
Don’t miss .....
a real difference to many of the world’s poorest people.
to our guest speakers talking about Fairtrade and development issues.
to our first Fairtrade market on 16 August at Cutty Sark Gardens.
your chance to support Fairtrade.
Match imperative below with the rest of the sentence.
Make .....
a real difference to many of the world’s poorest people.
to our guest speakers talking about Fairtrade and development issues.
to our first Fairtrade market on 16 August at Cutty Sark Gardens.
your chance to support Fairtrade.
Match imperative below with the rest of the sentence.
Listen .....
a real difference to many of the world’s poorest people.
to our guest speakers talking about Fairtrade and development issues.
to our first Fairtrade market on 16 August at Cutty Sark Gardens.
your chance to support Fairtrade.
Match imperative below with the rest of the sentence.
Come .....
a real difference to many of the world’s poorest people.
to our guest speakers talking about Fairtrade and development issues.
to our first Fairtrade market on 16 August at Cutty Sark Gardens.
your chance to support Fairtrade.
Match imperative below with the rest of the sentence.
Learn .....
some wonderful presents for yourself and those you love.
lots of games and fun activities.
some great prizes in our raffle to raise funds for Afghan women.
how you can improve the lives of farmers in developing countries.
Match imperative below with the rest of the sentence.
Buy .....
some wonderful presents for yourself and those you love.
lots of games and fun activities.
some great prizes in our raffle to raise funds for Afghan women.
how you can improve the lives of farmers in developing countries.
Match imperative below with the rest of the sentence.
Win .....
some wonderful presents for yourself and those you love.
lots of games and fun activities.
some great prizes in our raffle to raise funds for Afghan women.
how you can improve the lives of farmers in developing countries.
Match imperative below with the rest of the sentence.
Take part in .....
some wonderful presents for yourself and those you love.
lots of games and fun activities.
some great prizes in our raffle to raise funds for Afghan women.
how you can improve the lives of farmers in developing countries.
