Imperative:
- command :
- instruction
- prohibition
- request :
- polite request >> use “please”
- more polite request >> would you like/mind/please
Command
- Instruction
E.g.
Read that book!Open the door!Close the window!Stand up!Sit down!
- Prohibition
E.g.
Don't kick that ball!Don't sleep too night!Don't forget to eat!Don't swim there!Don't watch that film!
- More Polite Request
> Would you like + to inf + … ?
E.g.
Would you like to pick up me go home?Would you like to accompany me to the party?Would you like to write the letter for me?
> Would you mind + V-ing + … ?
E.g.
Would you mind returning this book to library?Would you mind sweeping this floor?Would you mind doing my homework?
> Would you please + bare inf + … ?
E.g.
Would you please forgive him?Would you please read the story for me?Would you please send me some money?
