Topic: Commands in English (Imperative form) 1
| level:Beginner (A1/A2)
In English, a command — also called the imperative — is formed using the base form of the verb with no subject. This exercise practices recognizing and producing the imperative by connecting it to the present perfect: you see the completed action, then supply the command form of the same verb. This is exercise 1 of 2 in this series.
Fill in each blank with the correct imperative (command) form of the bolded verb.
1.
that letter.✓
I have already sent that letter.
2.
your mother.✓
I have already called my mother.
3.
her an email.✓
I have already written an email.
4.
to the market.✓
I have already gone to the market.
5.
the door.✓
I have already closed the door.
6.
dinner.✓
I have already made dinner.
7.
my bicycle.✓
I have already fixed your bicycle.
8.
the cat.✓
I have already fed the cat.
9.
your room.✓
I have already cleaned my room.
10.
the dishes.✓
I have already washed the dishes.
11.
the article.✓
We have already read the article.
12.
the shirts.✓
We have already ironed the shirts.
13.
the bed.✓
We have already moved the bed.
14.
the water.✓
We have already drunk the water.
15.
that movie.✓
We have already seen that movie.
16.
the chocolate bars.✓
We have already eaten the chocolate bars.
17.
out the trash.✓
We have already thrown out the trash.
18.
the dog.✓
We have already walked the dog.
19.
the books back on the shelf.✓
We have already put the books back on the shelf.
20.
the windows.✓
We have already opened the windows.
GRAMMAR REVIEW: Commands & the Imperative Form
A command (also called an imperative) tells someone to do something. It is one of the simplest and most useful structures in English. To form a command, use the base form of the verb — no subject, no conjugation needed.
Sit down. Close the door. Write your name here.
The three main types:
1. Positive commands — tell someone to do something.
Turn left at the corner. / Please wait here.
2. Negative commands — tell someone not to do something. Use Don't + base verb.
Don't touch that. / Don't be late.
3. Polite commands — soften a command with please, could you, or would you mind.
Please pass the salt. / Could you open the window?
Common situations where we use commands:
Giving directions (Turn left), instructions (Mix the flour and sugar), warnings (Watch out!), and requests (Please call me later).
Good to know: The subject of a command is always you — it just isn't said out loud. This is called the understood you. So "Sit down" really means "You, sit down."
Ready for more practice? Try Commands Exercise 2!
A command (also called an imperative) tells someone to do something. It is one of the simplest and most useful structures in English. To form a command, use the base form of the verb — no subject, no conjugation needed.
Sit down. Close the door. Write your name here.
The three main types:
1. Positive commands — tell someone to do something.
Turn left at the corner. / Please wait here.
2. Negative commands — tell someone not to do something. Use Don't + base verb.
Don't touch that. / Don't be late.
3. Polite commands — soften a command with please, could you, or would you mind.
Please pass the salt. / Could you open the window?
Common situations where we use commands:
Giving directions (Turn left), instructions (Mix the flour and sugar), warnings (Watch out!), and requests (Please call me later).
Good to know: The subject of a command is always you — it just isn't said out loud. This is called the understood you. So "Sit down" really means "You, sit down."
Ready for more practice? Try Commands Exercise 2!
