{"id":4294,"date":"2021-04-01T12:54:48","date_gmt":"2021-04-01T19:54:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/?p=4294"},"modified":"2021-04-10T13:37:03","modified_gmt":"2021-04-10T20:37:03","slug":"what-is-an-imperative-sentence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/what-is-an-imperative-sentence\/","title":{"rendered":"What is an Imperative Sentence? Definition, Examples, &amp; More"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There are many situations in which you might want a person to do something for you. In English, it\u2019s customary (and polite) to ask or make a request when you want something done. However, many circumstances call for commands that come in the form of a statement, as opposed to a question. <\/span><b><i>This kind of statement is known as an imperative sentence.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">So, what is an imperative sentence? What is the grammatical structure of an imperative statement? How do imperative sentences differ from other types of sentence structures? Finally, is it rude to use imperative sentences in English?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We will answer all of these questions and more, but first, let\u2019s look at the definition of an imperative sentence:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Imperative Sentence Definition<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">An imperative sentence is any sentence that issues a command to do something (or not do to something). It requires an imperative verb, which is always in the infinitive form. Additionally, imperative sentences are always statements that end with a period or an exclamation point. Therefore, they exist in direct contrast to the interrogative sentence (a sentence that asks a question).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">4 Types of Sentence Structures<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Generally speaking, there are four <a href=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/the-four-sentence-types-in-english\/\">sentence types<\/a> in English:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Declarative Sentence <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8211; A sentence that makes a statement or offers an opinion.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">I went to the grocery store.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>Imperative Sentence<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; A sentence that issues a directive (demand, request, advice, invitation, or instruction).<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Go to your room!<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>Interrogative Sentence<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; A sentence that asks a question.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Do you know where to go?<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>Exclamatory Sentence<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; A sentence that makes a statement with emotional emphasis (it always ends with an exclamation point).<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">I forgot to return my book to the library!<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Imperative Sentence Examples<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Now that you understand the different types of sentence structures in English, let\u2019s return to imperative sentences and look at some different examples. There are a few different reasons to use this type of sentence:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Make a demand<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Make a request<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Offer advice<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Extend an invitation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Give instructions<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Here are a few examples of each:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Make a Request or Demand<\/b><i><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Wash the dishes.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Move your car so I can leave.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Don\u2019t talk to him.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Please arrive on time.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Offer Advice<\/b><i><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Don\u2019t eat too much before bed.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Remember to do your homework.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Don\u2019t forget to brush your teeth.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Be sure to study all of the material before the test.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Extend an Invitation<\/b><i><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Come to the party tonight.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Please join us for tea.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Come sit with us!<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Come over to my house later.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Give Instructions<\/b><i><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Add more oil to your car.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Turn left at the stop sign.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Connect the blue wire to the red wire.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">How to Form an Imperative Sentence<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As you can see from the examples above, most imperative sentences are relatively short and get straight to the point. However, some imperative statements can list out multiple instructions or demands, one after the other. For example:<\/span><i><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Go to the store, buy four carrots, then come straight back home.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Turn left, continue until you see the red house, then turn right.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Remember to turn off the lights, bring the dogs inside, and lock the door before you leave.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you take a closer look at the sentences above, you\u2019ll see that they each have multiple imperative statements that have been combined into one sentence. In any case, it is very easy to form imperative sentences. Here are a few rules to remember:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The sentence must have at least one verb in the infinitive form.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It must end with a period or exclamation point.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It must tell someone to do something.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">While imperative sentences usually begin with a verb, this is not always the case. For example:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Please wash your hands.<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes, bring it to me.<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sure, ask them to come over.<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Always use the blue towel.<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It\u2019s also important to note that most (though not all) negative imperative statements begin with \u201cdo not\u201d or \u201cdon\u2019t.\u201d For example:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Don\u2019t eat the brownies.<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Do not play in the street!<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Don\u2019t leave the door open.<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Never talk to strangers. (exception)\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">No, don\u2019t go in there. (exception)\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><strong>Are Imperative Sentences Rude?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In short: yes and no. Imperative sentences <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">can<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> be rude or impolite, but they don\u2019t have to be. It all depends on your intention, your tone, and your wording. Let\u2019s look at a few different examples to better understand polite and impolite ways to use this kind of sentence.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Please bring me my purse. <\/span><\/em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(generally polite)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bring me my purse, please. <\/span><\/em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(generally polite)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bring me my purse. <\/span><\/em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(could be polite or impolite)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Don\u2019t forget to bring me my purse. <\/span><\/em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(could be polite or impolite)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Remember to bring me my purse. <\/span><\/em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(could be polite or impolite)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bring me my purse now! <\/span><\/em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(impolite)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You can almost always make a statement more polite by using a friendly tone and adding the word \u201cplease\u201d to the beginning or end. However, if you make demands by shouting, using a stern tone, or failing to use the word \u201cplease,\u201d it will probably come across as rude.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Many people avoid imperative sentences entirely so that they won&#8217;t sound like a jerk. If you want to make a request, offer advice, or give an invitation or instructions without using an imperative sentence, you can simply <a href=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/how-to-ask-questions-in-english\/\">change your statement into question<\/a> (i.e. interrogative sentence). For example:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Can you bring me my purse?<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Could you bring me my purse?<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Would you mind bringing me my purse?<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Could you please bring me my purse?<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">While these are not imperative sentences, they do get the same point across \u2014 without the risk of sounding rude!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><b><i>The imperative sentence is extremely useful for everyday English conversations.<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> It can help you make demands or requests, offer advice, extend an invitation, or give instructions. However, be careful when using imperative sentences, as they can come across as rude if you don\u2019t use the right tone or wording. Fortunately, you can easily fix this issue by saying &#8220;please,&#8221; using a friendly tone, or simply changing your imperative sentence into an interrogative sentence!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you\u2019d like to hear native English speakers using the imperative sentence and other types of sentence structures in English, be sure to subscribe to the Magoosh <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCKwaubtv7Pl6iQqGw97YEgg\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Youtube<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> channel today!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are many situations in which you might want a person to do something for you. In English, it\u2019s customary (and polite) to ask or make a request when you want something done. 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