MATERI IMPERATIVE SENTENCE - KALIMAT PERINTAH (COMMAND AND PROHIBITION)

Summary

This video lesson introduces the concept of imperative sentences in English, which are used to give commands or requests. It explains their structure, typically lacking a subject, and focuses on two primary types: commands and prohibitions. The video highlights how to use verbs in their base form and softens commands with words like 'please' or 'let’s.' Examples of both affirmative and negative imperative sentences, as well as their use with adjectives and adverbs, are provided. The lesson also covers common prohibitions, such as 'Don’t' and 'No,' and concludes with practical exercises to reinforce the learning of imperative sentences.

Takeaways

• 😀 Imperative sentences are used to give commands, requests, or instructions, and can either be affirmative (asking someone to do something) or prohibitive (asking someone not to do something).
• 😀 In English, imperative sentences often omit the subject, as the subject is implied to be 'you'.
• 😀 Affirmative imperative sentences are formed using the base verb without any extra words (e.g., 'Go', 'Open', 'Read').
• 😀 Politeness markers like 'please' can be added to make the command softer, e.g., 'Please open the door' or 'Sit down, please'.
• 😀 The structure of imperative sentences can be expanded with objects, adjectives, or adverbs to provide more detail (e.g., 'Clean the floor' or 'Be careful').
• 😀 The phrase 'Let us' or 'Let's' is used for suggestions or invitations, like 'Let's go' or 'Let's pray'.
• 😀 Prohibition imperative sentences use words like 'Don't' or 'No' followed by the base verb, e.g., 'Don't sleep' or 'No smoking'.
• 😀 For prohibition sentences, additional modifiers (like adjectives or adverbs) can be added after 'Don't' or 'No', e.g., 'Don't be lazy' or 'No parking'.
• 😀 The verb 'John' (meaning 'don't') is used in negative prohibition, followed by the base verb, e.g., 'John stop' (don't stop) or 'John leave me' (don't leave me).
• 😀 Adjectives, adverbs, and nouns can be used in prohibitive sentences by adding 'be' before them, e.g., 'Don't be lazy' or 'Don't be sad'.

Q & A

What is an imperative sentence?

An imperative sentence is used to give a command, make a request, or suggest an action. It asks someone to do something or not do something.

What is the characteristic of an imperative sentence regarding subjects?

Imperative sentences typically do not have a subject. The subject (you) is implied. For example, 'Close the door' implies 'You close the door.'

How can we identify an imperative sentence in writing?

An imperative sentence often uses an exclamation mark or has a direct command. For example, 'Stop!' or 'Please sit down.'

What are the two main types of imperative sentences?

The two main types of imperative sentences are commands (giving orders) and prohibitions (telling someone not to do something).

What is the structure of a command (imperative sentence)?

The structure of a command is usually a verb in its base form followed by an optional object or complement. For example, 'Close the door.'

How do we form a prohibition in an imperative sentence?

A prohibition is formed by using 'Don’t' or 'No' followed by a verb in its base form. For example, 'Don’t sleep' or 'No smoking.'

How can we make an imperative sentence more polite?

To make an imperative sentence more polite, we can add 'please.' For example, 'Please open the door' or 'Sit down, please.'

What does the phrase 'Let’s' signify in an imperative sentence?

'Let’s' is used to make suggestions or invites, often for actions that include the speaker and listener. For example, 'Let’s go to the park.'

What is the difference between a command and a prohibition in imperative sentences?

A command tells someone to do something, such as 'Go to bed,' while a prohibition tells someone not to do something, such as 'Don’t run.'

What are some examples of using 'Don’t' or 'No' in prohibitions?

Examples include 'Don’t sleep' (imperative command) and 'No smoking' (prohibition). 'Don’t' is followed by a verb, and 'No' is followed by a verb or action.