Imperative Sentences

 1. Definition and Purpose

Imperative sentences are used when you want to ask, give a command, or provide instructions to someone. Essentially, they are used to tell other people what to do in a direct and clear manner.

2. The Golden Rule of Grammar

A unique feature of imperative sentences is that they have no subject. In English, we usually need a subject (like "You" or "Galang"), but in imperative sentences, the subject "You" is understood without being written or spoken. The sentence typically begins directly with a verb.

3. Common Uses and Examples

A. Giving Step-by-Step Instructions

Imperatives are the primary tool for procedural texts, such as how to make something or how to use technology.

• Example: Making a Pocket Book
• Fold the paper into eighths.
• Cut the vertical fold in the middle of the paper using scissors.
• Unfold the paper again.
• Push the two ends together.
• Example: Using a Search Engine
• Open a web browser on your laptop.
• Type the keywords in the search box.
• Click the search tab beside the search box.
• Rephrase your search to get different results.
• Choose one of the results that you want to read.

B. Giving Advice or Warnings with "Always" and "Never"

To make a command or piece of advice stronger, we often use the words Always or Never before the main verb.

• Using "Always":
• Always verify someone’s identity.
• Always hide your phone numbers.
• Always check the date of the article.
• Always keep your personal information private.
• Using "Never":
• Never click suspicious links!
• Never give out your personal information.
• Never reply to unsolicited emails.
• Never keep your device software out of date.

C. Project Crafting and Decoration

• Choose a material to cover your book.
• Measure the material.
• Place your paper book on the material.
• Draw something on the cover.
• Add some stickers to make it beautiful.

4. Summary Table

Context	Imperative Verb	Full Sentence Example
Search Engine	Open	Open your laptop and a web browser.
Crafting	Fold	Fold the paper evenly.
Safety	Never	Never share your password with anyone.
Research	Check	Check the author of the article.
Social Media	Block	Block and delete messages from strangers.

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Practice Exercise

Instructions: Identify the verb in the following imperative sentences.

1. Identify a famous person for your biography.
2. Find the information on the Internet.
3. Check the facts carefully.
4. Write the biography in your pocket book.
5. Present your work to the class.

 

Worksheet: Practice with Imperative Sentences

Instructions: Fill in the blanks in the sentences below by choosing the correct verb from the word box.

Fold	Open	Type	Click	Choose
Cut	Unfold	Rephrase	Push	Measure

 

1. ___________ a web browser on your laptop or smartphone to start your search.
2. ___________ the specific keywords in the search box carefully.
3. ___________ the search tab or icon beside the search box to view your results.
4. ___________ your search keywords if you want to find different or more specific results.
5. ___________ one of the website results from the list that you would like to read.
6. ___________ the paper into eighths to create the pages for your pocket book.
7. ___________ the paper after making the initial folds so you can see the eight panels.
8. ___________ the vertical fold in the middle of the paper using a pair of scissors.
9. ___________ the two ends of the folded paper together until it forms the shape of a book.
10. ___________ the material you have chosen to be the cover of your book to ensure it fits.