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We use the imperative form to express an order or a request.

 

Note: Normally, a request should be put into a question form as it is more polite.
 

Compare these
two sentences:  
 
Could you pass me the salt, please? Consolidar

Pass me the salt!  

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second one would be
considered rude.

Form

A statement using the imperative form starts with the infinitive of a verb without “to”:

Talk to him about your problem.

Go to the bank now!
Be there at 7:00.
Have a cookie.
Turn the knob three degrees.

To negate the imperative form, it is necessary to add don't before the verb:

Don't talk to him about your problem.

Don't go to the bank now!
Don't be there at 7:00.
Don't have a cookie.
Don't turn the knob three degrees.

Uses
We use the imperative form to:

- give instructions or directions:

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Turn right at the traffic lights.

Go straight at the junction.
Mix the batter for at least three minutes.
Turn off the computer before adding ink.

- give an order:

Don't smoke in here.

Knock before entering.
Leave me alone!

- make an informal offer:

Have a cookie.
Take my pencil.

- make an exclamation:

Look at the big clown!

See the pretty lady!
Smell those roses!

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doctor!

on: Health and sickness

alth and sickness
ulario: Partes del cuerpo
: Partes del cuerpo
ática: El imperativo
El imperativo
El imperativo 2

Staying healthy
n: Health
y: A healthy lifestyle
y: A doctor's appointment

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