The imperative – Sit down! Don’t talk!

Write the correct imperative form or let’s + verb forms to complete the following sentences. Use the same verb used in the previous sentence.

EXAMPLE: A: 'Let’s go swimming.' B: 'No, let’s not go swimming.'

1 A: 'I’ll call you this evening.' B: 'Yes, me this evening, please.'

2 A: 'Do you want to listen to music?' B: 'Yes, to music.'

3 A: 'Let’s go to the cinema.' B: 'No, to the cinema. Let’s stay home and watch TV.'

4 A: 'I will wake you up at 7.' B: 'No, me up at 7. It’s too early.'

5 A: 'I will clean the fridge.' B: 'Yes, clean the fridge, please. It’s very dirty.'

6 A: 'I will open a bottle of wine.' B: 'No, a bottle of wine, please. I prefer beer.'

7 A: 'Would you like to have a picnic in the park?' B: 'Yes, a picnic in the park. What a great idea!'

8 A: 'Shall I call a taxi for you?' B: 'Yes, a taxi, please.'

9 A: 'Let’s play football this evening.' B: 'No, football this evening. I’m tired.'

10 A: 'I’ll prepare dinner tonight.' B: 'Yes, dinner, please.'

22 November, 2024
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Grammar
A1 Elementary

The imperative – Sit down! Don’t talk!

Form

The imperative form is created using the base form of the verb (infinitive without to). It doesn’t use a subject. To make a negative imperative, add do not or don’t before the verb. Example: Do not run., Don’t speak.

Use

The imperative is commonly used for the following purposes:

1. Giving Instructions

Wash your hands before eating.
Follow the steps carefully.

2. Giving Orders

Stop the car!
Wait here.

3. Offering or Inviting

Have a seat, please.
Join us for lunch.

4. Giving Advice

Take a break if you’re tired.
Drink more water every day.

5. Giving Warnings

Don’t touch that wire.
Don’t forget to lock the door.

Let’s – Making Suggestions

Use let’s + verb or let’s not + verb to make suggestions. Example: Let’s go to the park. Let’s not waste time.

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