A1 English Grammar Imperatives

Summary

This video introduces imperative sentences, which are used to give instructions, make requests, and offer advice. It explains that these sentences typically start with a verb and do not include a subject, functioning as direct orders. Examples illustrate their use for instructions, invitations, requests, and suggestions, often incorporating polite phrases like 'please.' The video also encourages viewers to visit ESL eSchool Camp for more practice and activities to enhance their English skills, whether for study or travel.

Takeaways

• 😀 Imperative sentences give instructions, make requests, or offer advice.
• 😀 These sentences typically end with a full stop but can also end with an exclamation mark to convey emotion.
• 😀 Imperative sentences usually begin with a verb and do not have a subject.
• 😀 They are used for instructions, such as 'Stir the egg and milk together.'
• 😀 Imperative sentences can also be used for invitations, like 'Come to my birthday.'
• 😀 They are effective for making requests, e.g., 'Stop feeding the dog.'
• 😀 Suggestions can be offered with imperatives, e.g., 'Enjoy your holiday.'
• 😀 Adding 'please' to imperative sentences makes them more polite, such as 'Please put down your phone.'
• 😀 You can form polite requests by using phrases like 'Can you...' or 'Could you...'.
• 😀 For more practice with imperatives and other English skills, visit ESL eSchool Camp.

Q & A

What are imperative sentences used for?

Imperative sentences are used to give instructions, make requests, offer advice, or extend invitations.

How do imperative sentences typically end?

Imperative sentences usually end with a full stop but can occasionally end with an exclamation mark to convey emotion.

What is a common characteristic of the structure of imperative sentences?

Imperative sentences typically begin with a verb and do not have a subject, as they are direct orders.

Can you give an example of an imperative sentence used for instructions?

An example of an imperative sentence used for instructions is 'Stir the egg and milk together.'

How can imperative sentences be used in invitations?

Imperative sentences can be used in invitations, such as in 'Come to my birthday.'

What polite phrase can be added to imperative sentences?

The word 'please' can be added to make imperative sentences more polite, for example, 'Please put down your phone.'

What alternatives can be used to soften requests in imperative sentences?

You can use 'Can you...' or 'Could you...' to soften requests, like 'Can you make me a hot drink?' or 'Could you make me a hot drink, please?'

Where can one find more practice on imperatives according to the video?

More practice on imperatives can be found on the website ESL e-school camp, which also offers various activities to improve English skills.

What is an example of an imperative sentence for making a suggestion?

An example of an imperative sentence for making a suggestion is 'Enjoy your holiday.'

Why do imperative sentences not include a subject?

Imperative sentences do not include a subject because they directly command the listener to perform an action, making the subject implicit.