The Imperative - Give Orders and Commands - English Grammar

Summary

In this lesson on English grammar, the focus is on the use and form of the imperative mood. The imperative is used to give orders, instructions, or commands. The lesson covers both affirmative and negative imperative sentences. Affirmative sentences simply use the base form of the verb (e.g., 'open your book'), while negative sentences add 'don't' before the verb (e.g., 'don't open your book'). The video also includes a practice exercise for viewers to apply their understanding of the imperative form. The lesson concludes with a call to engage with the video by liking, subscribing, and commenting.

Takeaways

• 😀 Imperative sentences are used to give orders, instructions, or commands.
• 😀 The imperative form uses the base form of the verb (infinitive), without conjugating it.
• 😀 Affirmative imperative sentences do not add 's' to the verb; for example, 'open your book'.
• 😀 Negative imperative sentences are formed with 'don't' + base form of the verb.
• 😀 In negative sentences, 'don't' is added at the beginning (e.g., 'Don't talk.').
• 😀 The affirmative form of the imperative uses the verb in its infinitive form (e.g., 'Close your book').
• 😀 The negative form adds 'don't' before the verb (e.g., 'Don't close your book').
• 😀 Examples of affirmative imperatives include 'sit down' and 'stand up'.
• 😀 Examples of negative imperatives include 'Don't smoke' and 'Don't stand up'.
• 😀 The lesson includes a practice exercise to convert affirmative and negative sentences (e.g., 'Don't talk' → 'Talk').

Q & A

What is the primary purpose of using the imperative mood in English?

The imperative mood is used to give orders, instructions, or commands.

How is the verb used in the affirmative form of an imperative sentence?

In the affirmative form, the verb is used in its base form (infinitive), without conjugation. For example, 'Open your book.'

What is the structure of a negative imperative sentence?

In the negative form, the sentence starts with 'don't' followed by the base form of the verb. For example, 'Don't open your book.'

What is the main difference between affirmative and negative imperative sentences?

The main difference is that affirmative imperative sentences do not have 'don't' at the beginning, while negative imperative sentences start with 'don't.'

Can you provide an example of an affirmative imperative sentence?

An example of an affirmative imperative sentence is 'Read the text.'

How would you change an affirmative sentence like 'Close your book' into a negative imperative?

To change 'Close your book' into a negative imperative, you would say 'Don't close your book.'

What is the correct form of the verb in an imperative sentence?

The verb in an imperative sentence is always in its base form (infinitive), with no changes or conjugations.

What should you do if you want to make a command telling someone not to talk?

To tell someone not to talk, you would say 'Don't talk.'

In the exercise example, what is the affirmative form of 'Don't talk'?

The affirmative form of 'Don't talk' is 'Talk.'

What is the final advice given in the video to the viewers?

The final advice is to practice the exercises, leave answers in the comments, and not forget to subscribe, like, and share.