VerbsEnglish level A1
Imperatives
Give commands, instructions, warnings and suggestions with the bare verb — no subject needed.
Rule
The imperative is the base verb without a subject: Open the window. Negative: Don't + V1. Suggestions that include us: Let's + V1. Add please to soften it.
Formula
| Positive (+) | V1 + ... | Sit down, please.Turn left here. |
|---|---|---|
| Negative (-) | Don't + V1 | Don't worry.Don't touch that! |
| Suggestion | Let's + V1 | Let's go home.Let's take a break. |
In conversation
- AHurry up - we're late!
- BDon't panic. Let's take a taxi.
Notes
- Please makes it polite: Please wait. / Wait, please.
- Instructions and recipes use it: Mix the eggs and sugar.
Practice
missing word worry - everything is fine.
missing word take a break - we've earned it.