Imperative Sentences – Use of Please/Kindly – Use of Let | With Meaning, Example and Exercise Practice

Imperative Sentence से प्रायः आज्ञा/निषेध/अनुरोध/सुझाव/ प्रस्ताव का बोध होता है। आज्ञा के लिए अनुवाद Verb से शुरू होता है और निषेध के लिए Don’t + Verb से।

जैसे

1. वहाँ जाओ। Go there.
2. वहाँ मत जाओ। Don’t go there.
3. दौड़ो। Run.
4. मत दौड़ो। Don’t run.
5. बैठ जाओ। Sit down.
6. दरवाजा बंद करो। Shut the door.
7. एक गिलास पानी लाओ। Bring a glass of water.
8. धूम्रपान मत करो। Don’t smoke.
9. वर्ग में मत हँसो । Don’t laugh in the class.
10. उसे मत पीटो। Don’t beat him.
11. अपनी कलम मुझे दो। Give me your pen.

Please/Kindly का प्रयोग

1. कृपया मेरी मदद करें। Please help me.
2. कृपया बैठ जाइए। Please sit down.
3. कृपया मुझे कुछ पैसे दें। Please give me some money.
4. कृपया शांत रहें। Please be quiet.
5. कृपया यह न करें। Please do not do this.
6. कृपया इसे न छूएँ। Please do not touch this.
7. दया करके मेरी मदद कीजिए। Kindly help me.

Let का प्रयोग

कुछ Imperative Sentences Let’ से शुरू होते हैं और उनसे ‘प्रस्ताव/सुझाव/आज्ञा/आग्रह’ का बोध होता है।

जैसे

अब हमलोग चलें। Let us go now.

हमलोग एक साथ गाना गाएँ। Let us sing together.

उसे जाने दो। Let him go.

राम को पढ़ने दो। Let Ram read.

मुझे बाहर जाने दो। Let me go out.

उसे अंदर आने दो। Let him come in.

उनलोगों को काम करने दें। Let them work.

उसे मत जाने दो।  Let him not go. or, Don’t let him go.

1. What is an Imperative Sentence?

Definition:
An imperative sentence gives a command, instruction, request, or advice. The subject (you) is usually implied and not directly mentioned.

Structure:

• Base verb + Object/Complement
• Example: Close the door. (You close the door.)

Types of Imperative Sentences:

1. Command: Stop talking!
2. Request: Please open the window.
3. Advice: Take rest if you are tired.
4. Instruction: Turn left at the traffic signal.

2. Use of “Please” in Imperative Sentences

• Purpose: To make a request polite.
• Placement: Usually at the beginning or end of the sentence.
• Examples:
  • Please pass me the salt.
  • Close the door, please.
• Note: Using “please” softens commands and shows courtesy.

3. Use of “Kindly” in Imperative Sentences

• Purpose: To make instructions or requests formal and polite.
• Placement: At the beginning of the sentence (more common in letters or official instructions).
• Examples:
  • Kindly submit the assignment by tomorrow.
  • Kindly switch off your mobile phones during the lecture.
• Note: “Kindly” is slightly more formal than “please” and is often used in professional or written communication.

4. Use of “Let” in Imperative Sentences

• Purpose: Used to express suggestions, permissions, or collective actions.
• Structure: Let + Object + Base Verb
• Examples:
  • Let’s go for a walk. (Suggestion / Inclusive “We”)
  • Let him speak. (Permission)
  • Let them enjoy the party. (Permission / Encouragement)
• Note: “Let” is especially useful when talking about others or including yourself in a suggestion.

5. Quick Rules for Imperative Sentences

6. Examples for Practice

Commands:

1. Stand up.
2. Be quiet.

Polite Requests with Please/Kindly:

1. Please close the window.
2. Kindly send the report today.

Using Let:

1. Let’s start the meeting.
2. Let him answer the question.

7. Exercise Set

Complete the sentences using Please, Kindly, or Let:

1. ___ open the door.
2. ___ submit your assignment before the deadline.
3. ___ go for a walk after lunch.
4. ___ them take rest if they are tired.
5. ___ help me carry these books.

Answers can be checked in the downloadable PDF.

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