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How are imperatives used?

The imperatives structure is used in the following meanings:

 to give a direct order

• Come to my office.
• Don't come to my house again.
• Wait here.

 to give instructions

•     Close your notebook and speak.
•     Take two pills every morning.
•     Turn on your computer and click start button.

 to make an invitation

•     Come and watch this funny film with me.
•     Prepare something to drink for yourself.
•     Have some apple pie. It's wonderful.

 on signs and notices

•     Pull the door, please!
•     Do not park here!
•     Stop here!

 give friendly informal advice

•     Wait for some time and then talk to him.
•     Don't do it. It may be very dangerous.
•     Don't go to work today. Stay at home and rest. 

We can make the imperative 'more polite' by adding 'do' and 'please'.

•     Do not talk, please.
•     Do come, please.
•     Please, sit down.

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