Imperative
Imperative means “Imperative: give instructions or requests with the base verb”. Start with the base verb, no subject: Open your book. Formation: V (base form) + ... · negative: Don't + V
Imperative: give instructions or requests with the base verb
A1Formation
V (base form) + ... · negative: Don't + V
Explanation
Start with the base verb, no subject: Open your book. Sit down. Add please to soften it: Please come in. Negative: Don't + verb — Don't worry.
Examples
Note
Let's + verb suggests doing something together: Let's go!
FAQ
Imperative — what does it mean and how is it used?
Imperative: give instructions or requests with the base verb. Start with the base verb, no subject: Open your book. Sit down. Add please to soften it: Please come in. Negative: Don't + verb — Don't worry.
Imperative — how do you form it?
V (base form) + ... · negative: Don't + V
Imperative — any usage notes?
Let's + verb suggests doing something together: Let's go!