Imperatives Worksheets

All About These 15 Worksheets

Imperatives may sound like a fancy grammar term, but really they’re just the everyday “Do this!” and “Don’t do that!” sentences we all use without even thinking. Kids hear them constantly-“Brush your teeth,” “Zip your jacket,” “Share your toys”-so it makes sense to help them see the structure behind the commands. This collection takes those real-life moments and turns them into practice opportunities that are fun, visual, and easy to understand. Think of it as training wheels for giving directions politely and clearly.

What makes these worksheets special is how they mix grammar with creativity. Instead of just memorizing rules, students get to play with pictures, professions, speech bubbles, and even their own life experiences. They’ll move from recognizing imperatives to writing their own with confidence. Each page builds on the last, so learners slowly become masters at spotting, sorting, and constructing clear commands.

And here’s the hidden bonus: practicing imperatives teaches life skills too. Kids learn how to ask for things nicely, give directions others can follow, and understand when a command is polite versus when it’s urgent. It connects directly to the way they interact at home, in school, and out in the community. By the end, they’re not just stronger in grammar-they’re better communicators in the real world.

Have a Look Inside Each Worksheet

Sentence to Command
Students rewrite full statements that begin with “you” as crisp imperative sentences. They learn the idea of “you understood” and how the subject drops away in commands. It’s a confidence-builder that turns everyday statements into action verbs that lead. Perfect for launching your class into the world of imperatives.

Rewrite and Underline
Kids first convert each sentence to an imperative, then underline the verb(s) that go with “you understood.” This two-step routine slows things down just enough to make the grammar click. It doubles as a quick verb-hunt that keeps eyes on the action words. Great targeted practice for spotting and using the key verb in imperative sentences.

Commanding Responses
Each prompt describes a need (“You need a blanket”), and students answer with an appropriate command (“Grab a blanket.”). It’s short, lively writing that feels like solving tiny real-world problems. Learners practice tone and clarity while choosing strong base-form verbs. Ideal for building fluency with giving polite, specific instructions.

Imperative Inspiration
Pictures do the talking; students supply the command that fits each image. This turns visual clues into clear, single-sentence directions. The format invites playful language like “Stack the books,” “Open the umbrella,” and more. A fun bridge from pictures to precise imperative wording.

Transforming Questions
Learners flip interrogatives into imperatives (e.g., “Will you set the table?” → “Set the table.”). It’s a neat way to compare how sentence purpose changes with just a tweak in form. The exercise strengthens control over verb beginnings and punctuation. Great for showing how questions become clear, direct commands.

Picture and Verb Pair-Up
Students match each caption to a picture and then add the missing action verb to complete the command. It blends reading images with choosing just-right verbs like “Bring,” “Watch,” or “Return.” The matching step scaffolds the writing so everyone can succeed. Perfect for linking vocabulary choice to imperative clarity.

Image Prompted Commands
From cats on skateboards to kids at play, each image sparks one strong imperative sentence. Students practice being concise while still sounding kind and clear. The repeated “see it → say it” rhythm builds fluency fast. Wonderful for turning observations into actionable language.

Adding Action
Every line begins with a blank, and students supply the imperative verb to complete the sentence. They’ll weigh options like “Hold,” “Watch,” “Vacuum,” or “Keep” to fit the context. It’s tight, targeted practice that spotlights the power position of the verb. A handy drill for mastering the core structure of imperatives.

Commanding Professions
Mechanic, carpenter, mail carrier, server-each profession gets a picture and students write a fitting command. It’s a playful way to connect vocabulary and community roles with grammar. Learners think about polite yet direct language someone on the job might use. Great for contextualizing imperatives in everyday careers.

Decoding Sentences
Students decide whether each sentence is declarative or imperative and mark the correct option. The quick sort builds awareness of sentence purpose and tone. It’s part grammar check, part reading-for-meaning. Excellent for sharpening the ability to recognize imperatives at a glance.

Function, Situation, and Completion
This one comes in three bites: circle what imperatives can do, describe when you’d use them, then complete sentences with an imperative verb. The mix of metacognition and writing keeps engagement high. Students connect rules to real-life moments and finish with clean, actionable lines. A well-rounded pass through why, when, and how imperatives work.

Visual Instructions
Speech bubbles + pictures = instant audience for students’ commands. Learners imagine what each person might be saying and write the imperative inside the bubble. It’s creative, social, and great for practicing tone (polite vs. urgent). A lively way to rehearse everyday directives with voice.

Sentence Type Showdown
Another quick-hit sorter where kids circle whether a line is declarative or imperative. Repetition with variety cements the concept without feeling stale. It trains the eye to spot the base-form verb openers that signal a command. Solid reinforcement for distinguishing imperatives from plain statements.

Familiar Expressions
Students list six imperative sentences they actually hear in daily life-think “Please be quiet,” “Wash your hands,” or “Hold the door.” It’s reflective and personal, which makes the learning stick. The activity highlights tone, courtesy words, and concise verb choices. Great for connecting classroom grammar to real-world language.

Constructing Imperative Sentences
Prompts and lines guide students to craft original commands that fit a variety of everyday situations. They’ll practice starting with strong base-form verbs and keeping wording direct. The open-ended format welcomes creativity while reinforcing structure. A practical capstone for writing clear, confident imperatives.

What are Imperatives?

An imperative sentence is a type of sentence that is used to give a command or make a request. It is a sentence that is structured in such a way as to give an order or direction to someone. Imperative sentences are a type of declarative sentence, which means that they make a statement, but the statement is in the form of a command or request.

Imperative sentences are formed by using the base form of a verb without a subject. The subject of the sentence is usually implied, and the sentence is addressed directly to the person being commanded or requested to do something. For example:

• “Open the window.” (command)
• “Please pass me the salt.” (request)
• “Don’t forget to call me.” (command/negative)

In the above examples, the verb “open,” “pass,” and “forget” are used in their base form without a subject. The first sentence is a command, while the second is a request. The third sentence is a negative command, which is formed by adding “do not” or “don’t” before the base form of the verb.

Imperative sentences can be structured differently depending on the context or the tone of the sentence. For example, a polite imperative sentence might include the word “please” before the verb, while a more forceful imperative sentence might use stronger language or include an exclamation point. For example:

• “Please be quiet.” (polite request)
• “Stop talking!” (forceful command)

How to Distinguish Imperatives from Declaratives and Interrogatives

Imperative sentences, declarative sentences, and interrogative sentences are three different types of sentences in English. Here are some ways to distinguish between them:

Imperative sentences are sentences that give commands or make requests. They are formed using the base form of a verb without a subject. The subject of the sentence is often implied. Imperative sentences are often structured in such a way as to give an order or direction to someone.

Example: “Close the door.”

Declarative sentences are sentences that make statements or express facts or opinions. They are formed using a subject followed by a verb and often end with a period. Declarative sentences can be positive or negative.

Example: “The sun is shining.”

Interrogative sentences are sentences that ask questions. They are formed by inverting the subject and verb, adding a question word (such as who, what, where, when, why, or how), and often ending with a question mark.

Example: “Where is the library?”