Beginner 📐 Grammar · #22 of 305

Imperatives

Use the base verb to give orders, advice, instructions.

Examples

  • Open the door.
  • Don't run!

Key rules

  • Use the base verb without a subject for orders, instructions and advice: Sit down
  • Negative: Don't + base verb
  • Add please to be polite
  • Let's + base verb makes a suggestion for a group

Common mistakes

  • You open the door → Open the door
  • Not touch it → Don't touch it
💡 Tip: Say please and keep your voice soft to sound polite.
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