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Imperatives 2020 EDUSOL
Imperatives 2020 EDUSOL
We use imperative sentences to tell someone to do something. We use the imperative for
the following situations:
Note:
We use the base form of the verb to form an imperative sentence. The base form of a
verb is the verb without 'to' or any special endings.
Read the sentences to see how we use imperatives. Then complete the tasks that follow.
1. Swim faster!
The main idea is very important. It can help you understand when you read and listen.
The main idea helps you understand why someone writes or says something. This is
called the purpose of the text.
What is the main purpose of this text? (Why the person is writing)