2. Imperative is verb that used to provide command,
warning , advice , Instruction , although request .
This verb is one of three verb mood (including:
subjunctive and indicative).
IMPERATIVE
4.
The verb that used is bare infinitive (without “to”).
Example :
Go, Be Careful, Sit down
This verb doesn’t require the addition of the subject has
been implied subject “you” (elliptical construction).
Example :
Shut the window
The verb can be made more polite by adding the word
“do” in front of the verb.
Example :
Do open the door
5.
Negative forms can be added “don’t” or “do not” in front
of the verb.
Example :
Do not step on the grass. Don’t be careless.
If the speakers participating in the action filed in the
sentence add “let’s” or “let us” end the negative form,
“let’s not” di depan verb.
Example :
Let’s go to the wedding ceremony. Let’s not complain
anymore
6.
Function Information Example Imperative
The imperative is used
to give a direct order or
command.
(perintah langsung)
Command is usually given by
people wwho have the
authority or to the children
and animals . If the
imperative
In the sentence , intonation
decline at the end of the
sentence.
Wake up now!
(Bangun sekarang!)
Get out!
(Keluar!)
The imperative is used
to give a warning or
prohibition.
(peringatan)
usually to warn someone of
danger . Rising intonation on
the last word .
Watch out!
(Awas!)
Don’t touch me!
(Jangan sentuh saya!)
The imperative is used
to give advice.
(nasehat)
Sentences pronounced with
normal intonation.
Don’t be panic.
(Jangan panik.)
7.
The imperative is used to
give the instruction
(instruction/guidance)
-
Go straight ahead then turn
left.
(Jalan lurus ke depan lalu
belok kiri.)
Take the medicine after a
meal.
(Minum obat setelah makan.)
The imperative is used to
submit the request
To file a request can use the
word “please” to make it into a
verb more polite.
Please don’t go.
(Tolong jangan pergi.)
Please reconsider.
(Tolong pertimbangkan
kembali.)
Let me alone, please.
(Biarkan saya sendiri.)
Polite request:
Would you like to give me
some food, please?
Could you please stay
