A1 - The Imperative

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Form

Infinitive form of the verb (no subject). DO NOT or DON’T + infinitive (no subject). Use

You can use the imperative to:

Give instructions

Open the package carefully. Connect the cable into the plug.

Give orders

Fasten your seatbelt. Stop talking! Run!

Offer something to eat or drink

Have a cookie. Have some pie. Wish something for someone

Have a nice holiday. Enjoy your meal. Have fun. Make requests

(=when we ask someone to do something). Add the word ‘please’.

Be quiet, please. Please, sit down.

You can use let’s + verb to:

Make suggestions

It’s very hot today. Let’s go to the swimming pool.

Let’s not go out today. I’m very tired.