English A1 The Imperative

The Imperative (giving Commands and Directions)

Do this! Don’t do that! Let’s do this!

We use a verb in the infinitive when we tell somebody to do something.

We use don’t . . . when we tell somebody not to do something.

You can say let’s . . . when you want people to do something with you.

Let’s = let us

Phrases like: I want you to . . . express your wishes for another in the present or future, I want you to get a new job.

I told you to . . . reminds people of a past verbal command.

To express positive wishes and experiences for another we use have like a command.

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