GRAMMAR & STRUCTURE
Imperatives

Definition

An imperative is a verb form that uses the simple form of the verb without the subject. The imperative form is often used to give instructions or warnings.

Example

Eat your vegetables. (Imperative = Eat)

Explanation

Imperatives:

• have many functions, for example, they:
  - give instructions.
  - offer advice.
  - make suggestions.
  - give warnings.
  - offer something to someone.
• use "do not" / "don't" in the negative form.
• use "do" for emphasis.
• use "get" in the passive form.
• can have a subject to emphasize who the subject is.