The imperative mood is used to give an order or instructions, to give a warning. To make a request
Affirmative imperative
This is the most common form.There is only second person singular and plural. It is formed by using the infinitive of the verb without the "to"
Examples :
Hurry up or you'll miss the train !
Pick up the trash!
Negative form
It requires the addition of the auxiliaries do + not to be added to the infinitive version of the verb without the "to".
Examples :
Do not walk on the grass !
Don't be late !
Exhortative form
It only applies to the first person plural. It's formed using the prefix Let's + the infinitive form of the verb without "to"
Examples :
Let's ask the teacher !
Let's go and enjoy the summer !
In the negative form , the not is required between the prefix and the verb.
Examples :
Let's not go in this club !
When the prefix Let by a personal pronoun other than us, the meaning changes to "allow"
Example :
Let me introduce you my new friend
If we speak to a group of people, you can use the following words somebody , everybody, all
Examples :
Everybody sit down and calm down !
Somebody call a doctor !
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