1. Aim: Can I identify and use
Imperatives
Aim: Can I identify and use
imperative verbs?

2. What is a verb? A verb is a doing word. It describes an action
I eat my sandwiches.
I write a letter.

3. What is an imperative verb?
Use imperatives to:
Give instructions.
Give warnings.
Give advice.
Give orders.
Make requests.
The implied subject of an imperative is always “you,” but the subject
is not included in the statement.

4. Use them after sequencing words in your own instructions.
1. Give Instructions
Use them after sequencing words in your own instructions.
First, fold the card in half.
Next, cut a small slit.
Then, stick the picture onto the card.

5. Select a suitable imperative verb to complete each sentence.
Turn
right at the mini roundabout.
Open
the door and enter the corridor.
Pour
one pint of milk into a jug.
Plug
in the hairdryer before you turn it on.

6. 2. Give Warnings
A warning is a statement indicates a possible danger, problem, or other unpleasant situation.
Be careful!
Don’t touch that!
Watch out!
Note: strong warnings or orders end with an exclamation point(!)

7. 3. Give Advice Advice-recommendations concerning a future action
Eat lots of vegetables.
Do your homework.
Brush your teeth.

8. 4. Give Orders It is a bossy verb!
It gives you an order or tells you what to do.
Turn left at the traffic lights.
Mix the flour and butter together.

9. 5. Make Requests Please open the window. Open the window, please.
Please shut the door.
Shut the door, please.
Add “please” to the beginning or the end of an imperative to
make a request sound more polite.

10.   Now you should be able to tell your partner:
What an imperative verb is.
When you might use an imperative verb.
Some examples of imperative verbs you could use in your own writing.
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If you can give yourself a smiley face!