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IMPERATIVES
Use
To give:
Orders
Instructions
Commands
Structure
Infinitive Verb + Complement
Infinitive Verbs:
Base form / Without conjugating them
What happens with the subject?
It's an implied subject (Implícito)
Some ways to use imperatives
Instructions
Directions
Turn left
Stop here
Go straight
Go back
Cooking instructions
Boil the water
Add salt and pepper
Stir the soup
Bake the cake for 30 minutes
Turn off the stove
Open your books to page 24
Commands/Orders
Go to your room!
Don't move!
Jump!
Go now!
Encouragement
Do your best
Don't give up
Keep trying
Keep going
Wishes
Positive
Have a good trip!
Drive safe!
Have a good/nice day!
Have a good night!
Negative
(Sarcastic/rude)
Go jump in a lake!
👉
Means: Go away, I don’t care.
Tell someone who cares
👉 Means: I don’t care at all.
Get lost!
👉 Means: Go away.
Keep dreaming.
👉 You’ll never get what you want.
Advice
Don’t listen to her
Quit while you still can
Make it your password!
Requests
Pass the salt, please
Give us a minute
Offers/Invitation
Please take one
Please come in!
Warnings
Be careful! / Watch out!
Pay attention
