6) The verbs in imperative sentences are also known as ‘Bossy Verbs’. Below is a list of some commonly used Imperative Verbs/Bossy Verbs to help you understand the concept and also frame new Imperative Sentences on your own. 7) The doctor told him,” Start physiotherapy immediately”. Geography, history, politics, literature... Do not copy or translate - site protected by an international copyright. Form more imperative sentences on your own which deliver instructions. (Verb-advised), 18) The child asked to open the door. Close, walk, listen, eat, clean, talk, bring, bake, hold, set, improve, behave, fetch, buy, explain, drink, do, clear, throw, jump, stand, drive, study, fill, pour, add, remove, chop, slice, fold, open, draw, bring, shout, whisper, beg, heat, stick, cook, order, cancel, write, read, watch etc. Public notice - Mix flour and sugar. (Verb-instructed), Sentence 1) An Imperative Sentence always has a ‘Subject’. It is interesting to note that the above sentences still make sense, even after removing the subjects; because, the Imperative Verbs or Bossy Verbs- take, do, walk, teach, follow- still let the sentences be perceived as commands. (Verb-requested), 20) The house owner instructed him to pay the dues on time. Now try removing the subjects from the sentences; as given below-. Stop! 3) My father said to me, “Open the door”. 2) The shopkeeper said to him, “Don’t lose your bag”. (Verb-requested), 11) The shopkeeper requested him to buy from his shop. 2) An imperative sentence can’t be used to make a command. Indirect: She ordered him to close the door immediately. Ltd. All rights reserved. Go through the below proper sentences with subjects-. Thirty (30) Day to Day/Every Day Imperative Sentences Examples/List: Try forming more Imperative Sentences on your own and practice them identifying the purpose they serve i.e. 14) The driver said to me, “Please close the window”. 10) The old man said to them, “Please help me”. There is no difference if you give a command to a single person or to a goup of people - the form of the verb is the same. (you/to turn off) Turn onDon't turn offTurn offI don't know the computer and revise your lessons. We will understand the conversion of Direct Imperatives to Indirect Imperatives as shown in the examples below-. (Imperative Verb- Close), Don’t switch it off. (Verb-ordered), 9) The teacher forbade the children to talk. Imperative Sentences can be classified into the types, based on the purpose they serve; they instruct, give command, make requests, demands, share invitations and make wishes. Grammar Rule Examples. Before moving on further, we will go through a few examples of Imperative Sentences that we come across in our day to day life. 12) The captain said to them, “Rev up the engine”. - Take the first left onto Pine street and continue for three blocks. Instruction -Don't ( do not) worry, take it easy. Some of these imperative forms are negative (-). Negative form: to make commands negative, put "don't" or "do not" before the verb. Think about some more Bossy Verbs and go through a few Imperative Sentences given below; which have been derived from the above Imperative/Bossy Verbs examples-. An Imperative Sentence doesn’t have a subject. 6) The principal said to him, “Behave Properly”. 20) Please join us for the party tonight! exercise Imperative Sentences: Complete and correct it immediately, then you will be able to check your knowledge with the related lesson. Check your answer with those provided at the end of the exercise-. Answers- 1)b, 2)a, 3)c, 4)a, 5)c, 6)b, 7)a, 8)c, 9)a, 10)a, 11)b, 12)a, 13)a, 14)c, 15)b, 16)a, 17)c, 18)b, 19)a, 20)c, Convert the following Direct Imperative Sentences into Indirect Imperative Sentences by using proper verb; and check your progress with the answers provided at the end of the exercise-. 17) The watchman said to the tourists,” Be careful during late hours”. The subject (you) is hidden and is only understood. Remember! Wait quietly before class. Complete the given imperative sentences by filling in with appropriate words from the choices provided. A dentist is giving some advice to his patient. (you/ to brush) Let's brushBrush notBrushI don't know your teeth with regular toothpaste. Try forming new Direct Sentences and converting them into Indirect Sentences with use of suitable verbs. You want someone to do something: bare infinitive : Go! or an exclamation (!). Imperative Form. Direct: The teacher told him, “Do not roam unnecessarily”.