📘 Period 3 – Types of Sentences: Imperative

🎯 Learning Objectives

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

1. Define imperative sentences and understand their function.

2. Use imperative sentences to give commands, requests, instructions, or advice.

3. Form affirmative and negative imperatives correctly.

4. Practice speaking and writing imperative sentences in daily situations.

5. Identify imperative sentences in reading and listening tasks.

📖 Introduction: What are Imperative Sentences? (10 minutes)

An imperative sentence is a sentence that gives a command, makes a request, gives instructions, or offers advice.

• Imperative sentences often do not mention the subject because the subject “you” is implied.

• They usually end with a full stop (.) but can also end with an exclamation mark (!) for strong commands.

Examples:

• Sit down.

• Please open the door.

• Don’t touch the stove!

• Always be honest.

Importance in Communication:

• Imperative sentences are widely used in daily life, classroom instructions, recipes, manuals, and advice.

• They are essential for giving clear directions and interacting effectively in English.

🔎 Structure and Formation of Imperatives (10 minutes)

1. Affirmative Imperative (Command/Request/Instruction):

• Examples:

  • Sit on the chair.

  • Bring me a glass of water.

  • Write your name.

  • Listen carefully.

2. Negative Imperative:

• Examples:

  • Do not touch the wires.

  • Don’t run in the hallway.

  • Do not disturb the teacher.

3. Polite Imperatives:

• Use “please” for requests:

  • Please open the window.

  • Please help your friend.

✅ Examples of Imperative Sentences (30 examples)

Affirmative Commands / Requests (1–15):

1. Sit down.

2. Stand up.

3. Close the door.

4. Open the window.

5. Write your name on the board.

6. Read the passage aloud.

7. Take out your books.

8. Listen carefully to the instructions.

9. Repeat after me.

10. Bring me a pen.

11. Help your classmate.

12. Follow the rules.

13. Speak slowly.

14. Show your homework to the teacher.

15. Be on time for the class.

Negative Imperatives (16–25):
16. Do not run in the corridor.
17. Don’t make noise in the classroom.
18. Do not touch the stove.
19. Don’t open the door loudly.
20. Do not cheat in exams.
21. Don’t forget to submit your assignment.
22. Do not disturb others.
23. Don’t waste water.
24. Do not break the rules.
25. Don’t write on the wall.

Advice / Instruction Imperatives (26–30):
26. Always speak the truth.
27. Never lie to your parents.
28. Wash your hands before meals.
29. Keep your desk clean.
30. Respect your teachers and elders.

🗣 Speaking Practice – Mini Activities (10 minutes)

Activity 1 – Classroom Commands:

• Teacher gives commands; students perform the actions.

  • “Sit down.” → Students sit.

  • “Stand up.” → Students stand.

Activity 2 – Pair Practice:

• Students take turns giving imperative instructions to each other:

  • Example: “Close the window.” / “Pass me the book.”

Activity 3 – Polite Requests:

• Students practice using ‘please’ in requests:

  • “Please open your notebook.”

  • “Please help me with this exercise.”

📝 Class Exercises (10–15 minutes)

Task 1 – Identify Imperatives

Which of the following are imperative sentences?

1. Sit down.

2. She is reading a book.

3. Don’t make noise.

4. I am happy.

5. Please help your friend.
   (Answer: 1, 3, 5)

Task 2 – Affirmative to Negative

Convert these affirmative imperatives into negative forms:

1. Sit down. → Do not sit down.

2. Open the door. → Do not open the door.

3. Help your classmate. → Do not help your classmate (if instruction forbids).

Task 3 – Speaking Practice

• In pairs, students give each other 5 affirmative commands and 5 negative commands.

• Example:

  • “Write your name.” → “Don’t write on the wall.”

Task 4 – Group Writing

• Each group writes a short paragraph (5–6 sentences) giving instructions for a school day or a classroom activity.

• All sentences should be imperative.

📚 Board Work for Teacher

1. Definition of imperative sentence.

2. Show structure for affirmative and negative forms.

3. Provide 10 examples for each type.

4. Demonstrate polite imperatives using “please.”

5. Correct common mistakes:

   • Wrong: “You don’t sit here.” → Correct: “Don’t sit here.”

📘 Homework

1. Write 10 affirmative imperatives about your daily routine.

2. Write 10 negative imperatives about things you should not do.

3. Convert 5 affirmative imperatives into polite requests using “please.”

4. Practice speaking all 20 sentences aloud with a partner.

✅ Recap (5 minutes)

• Imperative sentences give commands, requests, instructions, or advice.

• Subject “you” is usually implied.

• Use Do not/Don’t for negative imperatives.

• Polite requests are formed with please.

• Regular speaking and writing practice improves clarity and confidence.