Let's Hike Mount Prau 🌄

One Tuesday afternoon, John (Ahmad Karjono) met Lisha (WilujEng lishAwati) in front of her house after school.
(Suatu sore di hari Selasa, John bertemu Lisha di depan rumah sepulang sekolah.)

“Lisha, let’s hike Mount Prau this weekend,” John said with a big smile.
(“Lisha, ayo mendaki Gunung Prau akhir pekan ini,” kata John dengan senyum lebar.)

Lisha looked surprised but excited. “This weekend? That sounds fun. Which route will we take?”
(Lisha tampak terkejut tapi senang. “Akhir pekan ini? Kedengarannya seru. Kita lewat jalur mana?”)

“We will hike via Dwarawati Basecamp,” John replied confidently.
(“Kita akan mendaki lewat Basecamp Dwarawati,” jawab John dengan yakin.)

pov: Lisha is hiking with her friends

“I’ve heard the view is beautiful there,” Lisha said. “What should I prepare?”
(“Aku dengar pemandangannya indah,” kata Lisha. “Apa saja yang harus aku siapkan?”)

John nodded and said, “Prepare your jacket and hiking shoes, and don’t forget your raincoat.”
(John mengangguk dan berkata, “Siapkan jaket dan sepatu gunungmu, dan jangan lupa jas hujan.”)

Lisha smiled, then said, “Okay, but I will ask my mom first.”
(Lisha tersenyum lalu berkata, “Oke, tapi aku akan minta izin ibu dulu.”)

“Sure,” John replied. “Let me know after you get her permission.”
(“Tentu,” jawab John. “Beri tahu aku setelah kamu dapat izin.”)

That night, Lisha talked to her mother in the living room.
(Malam harinya, Lisha berbincang dengan ibunya di ruang tamu.)

“Mom, may I hike Mount Prau with John this weekend?” Lisha asked politely.
(“Bu, bolehkah aku mendaki Gunung Prau dengan John akhir pekan ini?” tanya Lisha dengan sopan.)

“Climbing a mountain is tiring. Are you sure you are strong enough?” her mother asked doubtfully.
(“Naik gunung itu kan melelahkan. Kamu yakin kamu kuat?” tanya Ibu dengan ragu.)

“I’m sure, Mom,” Lisha replied confidently. “I often practice morning runs with John and our friends.”
(“Tenang saja, Bu,” jawab Lisha dengan percaya diri. “Lisha sudah sering berlatih lari pagi bareng John dan teman-teman.”)

Her mother thought for a moment and said, “If you go, be careful and follow the rules.”
(Ibunya berpikir sejenak lalu berkata, “Kalau kamu pergi, berhati-hatilah dan patuhi aturan.”)

“Yes, Mom,” Lisha answered.
(“Iya, Bu,” jawab Lisha.)

Her mother added, “You still have a few days. Plan your preparation well.”
(Ibunya menambahkan, “Kamu masih punya beberapa hari. Rencanakan persiapanmu dengan baik.”)

Lisha nodded. “Okay, Mom. I will.”
(Lisha mengangguk. “Baik, Bu. Aku akan melakukannya.”)

On Friday evening, Lisha finally started preparing her hiking gear in her bedroom.
(Pada Jumat sore, Lisha akhirnya mulai menyiapkan perlengkapan pendakiannya di kamar.)

Her mother came in and asked, “Are you packing your things now?”
(Ibunya masuk dan bertanya, “Kamu sedang menyiapkan barang-barangmu?”)

“Yes, Mom,” Lisha replied.
(“Iya, Bu,” jawab Lisha.)

Her mother said gently, “Pack your clothes neatly, bring enough food, and take warm clothes with you.”
(Ibunya berkata lembut, “Susun pakaianmu dengan rapi, bawa makanan yang cukup, dan bawa pakaian hangat.”)

Lisha put her jacket into the bag and asked, “Is this enough, Mom?”
(Lisha memasukkan jaket ke dalam tas dan bertanya, “Ini sudah cukup, Bu?”)

Her mother smiled. “Yes, but don’t forget your flashlight and first aid kit.”
(Ibunya tersenyum. “Iya, tapi jangan lupa senter dan kotak P3K.”)

“Alright,” Lisha said. “I will also bring enough water.”
(“Baik,” kata Lisha. “Aku juga akan membawa air yang cukup.”)

Before leaving the room, her mother reminded her, “Get enough rest and wake up early tomorrow, and don’t forget to pray on the mountain.”
(Sebelum keluar kamar, ibunya mengingatkan, “Istirahat yang cukup dan bangun pagi besok, dan jangan lupa sholat di gunung sana.”)

“Yes, Mom. Thank you,” Lisha replied.
(“Siap, Bu. Terima kasih,” jawab Lisha.)

Lisha zipped her bag, looked at it, and smiled.
(Lisha menutup tasnya, menatapnya, lalu tersenyum.)

“Everything is ready,” she thought. “Be ready for the weekend hike.”
(“Semuanya sudah siap,” pikirnya. “Bersiaplah untuk pendakian akhir pekan.”)

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From the conversation between John, Lisha, and her mother, we can see how English is used naturally in daily situations, especially when giving suggestions, instructions, reminders, and invitations. Many of their sentences tell someone what to do, what not to do, or how to prepare for something. These kinds of sentences are very common in real life, and they are called imperative sentences. Now, let’s take a closer look at what imperative sentences are, their types, and how we use them correctly in English.

IMPERATIVE SENTENCE ☜

Imperative sentence adalah kalimat yang digunakan untuk memberi perintah, instruksi, permintaan, larangan, atau ajakan. Kalimat ini sangat sering dipakai dalam kehidupan sehari-hari, seperti di kelas, di rumah, pada petunjuk penggunaan, resep, atau rambu-rambu.

Ciri utama imperative sentence adalah:

Menggunakan verb 1 (kata kerja dasar)
Subjek you biasanya tidak ditulis karena sudah dipahami
Diakhiri dengan titik (.) atau tanda seru (!)

RUMUS DASAR
Imperative sentence:
Verb 1 + object / complement

Contoh:
Open the door.
Sit down.
Listen carefully.

JENIS-JENIS IMPERATIVE SENTENCE

COMMAND (Perintah)
Digunakan untuk memberi instruksi langsung.

Contoh:
Close the window.
Finish your homework now.
Follow the rules.

REQUEST (Permintaan)
Biasanya terdengar lebih sopan, sering memakai kata please.

Contoh:
Please help me with this task.
Please wait here.
Please speak slowly.

PROHIBITION (Larangan)
Menggunakan do not / don’t + verb 1.

Rumus:
Do not + verb 1

Contoh:
Do not run in the classroom.
Don’t touch the wire.
Do not be late.

ADVICE / SUGGESTION (Nasihat atau Saran)
Digunakan untuk memberi saran atau anjuran.

Contoh:
Take a rest if you feel tired.
Drink enough water every day.
Study regularly.

INVITATION (Ajakan)
Digunakan untuk mengajak seseorang melakukan sesuatu bersama.

Contoh:
Let’s study together.
Let’s clean the classroom.
Let’s start the lesson.

Catatan:
Kalimat dengan Let’s berarti mengajak “kita”, bukan hanya orang lain.

NEGATIVE IMPERATIVE

Untuk membuat kalimat perintah negatif, gunakan:
Do not / Don’t + verb 1

Contoh:
Don’t forget your homework.
Do not open the door.
Don’t make noise.

IMPERATIVE SENTENCE IN DAILY LIFE

Imperative sentence sering kita temui dalam:

Petunjuk: Read the instructions carefully.
Rambu: Stop here.
Kelas: Pay attention, please.
Rumah: Turn off the light.

IMPERACTIVE SENTENCES FROM THE STORY "LET'S HIKE MOUNTAIN PRAU"

1) COMMAND (Perintah)

Prepare your jacket and hiking shoes.
Pack your clothes neatly.
Bring enough food.
Take warm clothes with you.
Bring enough water.

2) PROHIBITION (Larangan)

Don’t forget your raincoat.
Don’t forget your flashlight and first aid kit.
Don’t forget to pray on the mountain

3) ADVICE (Nasihat)

Be careful and follow the rules.
Plan your preparation well.
Get enough rest and wake up early tomorrow.
Be ready for the weekend hike.

4) INVITATION (Ajakan)

Let’s hike Mount Prau this weekend.

5) REQUEST (Permintaan)

Let me know after you get her permission.

KESIMPULAN

Imperative sentence membantu kita menyampaikan perintah, permintaan, atau larangan dengan jelas dan singkat. Dengan memahami bentuk dan fungsinya, kamu bisa memberi instruksi dengan tepat dan sopan sesuai situasi.

Now that you have learned what imperative sentences are and how they are used in everyday situations, it’s time to check your understanding. The exercises below will help you recognize different types of imperative sentences and use them correctly in context. Don’t rush—read each question carefully, trust your understanding, and enjoy the challenge. Let’s get started!

EXERCISES💪

A. Multiple Choice (Based on the text)

Which sentence shows an invitation in the story?
A. Be careful and follow the rules.
B. Prepare your jacket and hiking shoes.
C. Let’s hike Mount Prau this weekend.
D. Don’t forget your raincoat.
Which imperative sentence is used to give advice?
A. Let me know after you get her permission.
B. Be ready for the weekend hike.
C. Don’t forget your flashlight.
D. Let’s hike Mount Prau.
What did Lisha’s mother say to remind her about safety?
A. Prepare your jacket.
B. Plan your preparation well.
C. Bring enough water.
D. Pack your clothes neatly.
Which sentence is a prohibition?
A. Bring enough food.
B. Take warm clothes with you.
C. Don’t forget your raincoat.
D. Be careful on the trail.
Which situation uses an imperative sentence correctly?
A. Lisha is asking for permission.
B. John explains the hiking route.
C. Mother gives instructions to Lisha.
D. Lisha talks about her feelings.

B. Multiple Choice (Not based on the text)

Which sentence is an imperative sentence?
A. I am very tired today.
B. She is packing her bag.
C. Please close the door.
D. They went hiking last week.
Which one is a negative imperative?
A. Bring your book.
B. Don’t make noise.
C. Let’s study together.
D. Be careful.
Which sentence is used to give advice?
A. Stop talking!
B. Don’t run!
C. Take a rest if you feel tired.
D. Open the window!
Which sentence is an invitation?
A. Pack your bag neatly.
B. Don’t forget your homework.
C. Let’s clean the classroom.
D. Follow the rules.
Which sentence does NOT belong to imperative sentences?
A. Sit down, please.
B. Do your homework now.
C. She cleans the room every day.
D. Don’t touch the wire.

C. Fill in the Blanks

________ the instructions carefully before starting the task.
A. Read
B. Reads
C. Reading
D. Readed
Don’t ________ your phone during the exam.
A. use
B. uses
C. used
D. using
________ your name at the top of the paper.
A. Writing
B. Wrote
C. Write
D. Writes
Let’s ________ the discussion now.
A. start
B. starts
C. started
D. starting
________ quiet in the library.
A. Being
B. Be
C. Been
D. To be

D. Arrange The Words

Arrange the words into a correct imperative sentence:
(turn – leave – off – lights – before – the – the – room – you)
→ ___________________________________
Arrange the words into a correct negative imperative sentence:
(tomorrow – don’t – meeting – for – late – be – the – morning)
→ ___________________________________
Arrange the words into a correct request sentence:
(until – please – teacher – wait – the – here – comes)
→ ___________________________________

E. Dialog-based

Teacher: “The class will start in one minute.”
Which sentence is the best imperative response?
A. I am ready.
B. Please sit down and be ready.
C. The class is interesting.
D. I like this subject.
Friend: “I feel tired after studying all day.”
Which imperative sentence gives advice?
A. I am tired too.
B. Take a short break and drink some water.
C. He studies every day.
D. Studying is hard.
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F. Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS)

This is not a question, the question is in the next number.
You are in a library and your friend is talking loudly on the phone.
Which imperative sentence is the most polite and appropriate to say?
A. Stop talking now!
B. Don’t talk here!
C. Please lower your voice.
D. You are too noisy.
A teacher wants the students to leave the classroom in an orderly way after the lesson.
Which imperative sentence best shows clear instruction and politeness?
A. Get out! Now!
B. Slow down! The floor is wet, be careful where you step!
C. Please leave the classroom quietly and in order.
D. The class is over. Go home!
A teacher wants students to prepare for a test next week and think about their study habits.
Which imperative sentence best encourages self-reflection and responsibility?
A. Study hard! Stop playing on your cellphone.
B. Don’t be lazy! Your score was very bad on the previous test.
C. Review your notes regularly and plan your study time well.
D. The test is next week. Go home and eat well!

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