Match the sentences to the pictures.
Complete the phrases with positive (+) or
negative (-) imperatives.
Complete the conversations with a suggestion or an imperative. Use the words below.
Pronunciation: Listen and complete the sentences.
This ESL EFL free worksheet contains exercises about the use of imperatives and let’s. Students read, write, listen to the pronunciation and answer the questions. The worksheet has an answer key.
Imperatives
Imperatives are used to issue commands, give instructions, make requests, or offer invitations. They are straightforward and are formed using the base form of the verb without a subject.
Structure: Verb (base form) + (object/complement)
Examples:
- “Sit down.” (command)
- “Pass the salt.” (request)
- “Take a right turn at the corner.” (instruction)
The Use of “Let’s”
“Let’s” is a contraction of “let us,” which is used to make suggestions or offer invitations for a group that includes the speaker and the listener(s).
Structure: Let’s + Verb (base form)
Examples:
- “Let’s go to the movies.” (suggestion)
- “Let’s not argue.” (suggestion for not doing something)
Now, let’s organize this information into a table for clarity:
| Use | Form | Example | Context |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imperative (Command) | Verb (base form) | “Stop talking.” | Giving an order |
| Imperative (Instruction) | Verb (base form) + … | “Turn off the lights.” | Giving a directive |
| Imperative (Request) | Verb (base form) + … | “Help me with this.” | Asking for assistance |
| Imperative (Invitation) | Verb (base form) + … | “Join us for lunch.” | Inviting someone |
| “Let’s” (Suggestion) | Let’s + Verb (base form) | “Let’s start the project.” | Proposing an action |
| “Let’s” (Negative Suggestion) | Let’s not + Verb (base form) | “Let’s not waste time.” | Proposing to avoid an action |
Detailed Usage
Imperatives:
- Commands: Often used in authoritative contexts or emergencies.
- Instructions: Common in manuals, recipes, or when guiding someone.
- Requests: Polite form of imperatives, can be softened with “please.”
- Invitations: Friendly and informal, like asking someone to a party.
“Let’s”:
- Suggestions: Inclusive way to propose an activity or plan.
- Negative Suggestions: Used to advise against something in a group setting.
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