27 examples of imperative PRAYERS
When we want to show the speaker's intention We can do it through gestures and non-verbal expression or using different resources available in the language to show what the issuer wants. In this lesson from a TEACHER we will see examples of imperative sentences so that you know what these types of phrases that express an order consist of. Take note!
First of all, we need to know what imperative sentences are and what they are used for. Thus, we can point out that imperative sentences are those that have a verb that is conjugated in the imperative mood. That the verb appears in this mode means that the sentence in which it is included implies an order, although it can also search for a request or a mandate from the sender to the receiver.
The verbs that are conjugated in imperative mode They do it in a special way and this can only be created through the second person grammar. This is because the order is always addressed to an interlocutor who is present while the act of communication is being carried out. In other words, when an issuer launches an order or request he is always going to force it to someone.
Therefore, imperative sentences can only be satisfied by doing use of the second person grammar and this can be singular or plural. That is, when we use an imperative sentence, it will always have you as its subject, in the case that it is singular, or you in the case that we are addressing a group of people.
Some simple examples to understand the people with whom imperative sentences are conjugated:
- ¡Shut up!: the subject in this case would be your, although he appears elided in the sentence.
- ¡Shut up!: in this case the subject in this sentence would be you, an order is being addressed to multiple people even though the subject is omitted.
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Now we know what imperative sentences are and how they are conjugated. In addition to this, we know what they are used for and how they can express the intention of the issuer. We can, at this moment, begin to see imperative sentences through examples that can help you to identify and know them better in a text.
In the phrases that we show you below you will see bold highlight the verb in the imperative mood so that you can realize that it is a sentence that sends an order or a request to a specific person, be it singular or plural. We'll see examples of imperative sentences so that you know them better:
- ¡Eat slower! no one is going to take your food off your plate.
- ¡Runs, they are catching up with us!
- Not you walk by the edge of the pool! You could slip and fall.
- Not firm nothing! read The contract carefully, even the small print, since on many occasions you can find clauses that you did not expect and these can cause you a very great displeasure.
- ¡Lend attention to your homework!
- I subject the glass, please?
- Opens the door so you can get out.
- Place your suitcase so that more things can fit.
- Concentrate in studying if you want to pass the exam tomorrow.
- The exam is Monday, so tomorrow bring Write down all the doubts that arise to be able to solve them in class.
- Write An email as soon as possible, because if you don't do it before tomorrow you run the risk of being left out of the selection process. In this company they take into account the seriousness of the candidates.
- Listen carefully because this may be of interest to you.
- do Homework without disturbing your siblings, they are also doing theirs without disturbing you.
- Not lose Not for an instant, the bosses suspect that he may be a serious criminal.
- Happens by my house this week, I have to give you your birthday present.
- Pass me a piece of bread, I've finished it.
- present yourself In the main building at two in the afternoon, they will be waiting for you to accompany you to your office.
- Take out the dog more often, he needs to exercise to stay healthy.
- Salt immediately from here, I don't want to see you again.
- Come out to the street to give you air.
- I know yourself, do not worry about what others may think of you.
- Thirst aware of the situation that you are going to have from next month.
- If you can't find the hotel, ask to some passer-by, they will know how to point you the right way.
- Sit down properly, they are not ways to be in class.
- Subject from that end, I will hold the other.
- Have be careful, you've stained me whole and I don't have another shirt.
- go away to your grandmother's house, she's been a little sick for a couple of days.
We hope that the examples of imperative sentences have helped you better understand how they are used and how to easily identify them in a text. If you have more questions about other contents of Spanish language, do not hesitate to visit our sections where you will find explanations and examples that will help you in your studies.