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Imperative Exercises

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Imperative Form : ( Base form (verb 1) )

In English we use imperatives to :

  • give very strong advice 
  • give instructions
  • give orders

The positive imperative is the same as the infinitive. The negative imperative is don't + infinitive.   

Notes for use of imperatives :

In English an imperative sentence does not require a subject; the pronoun "you" is implied. 

Imperative Example Sentences : 

Positive Examples of Imperatives :

  • Stop smoking. 
  • Do more exercise. 
  • Eat more vegetables.  
  • Do your homework!  

Negative Examples of Imperatives :

  • Don't eat a lot of salt. 
  • Don't drink too much alcohol. 
  • Don't be a couch potato. 
  • Don't show your partner your questions.
Imperative example sentences
I can hear you, don't hang up, Jen!Ich kann dich hören, leg nicht auf Jen!
Don't judge it, just enjoy the holiday, Diego!Urteile nicht darüber, genieße einfach den Feiertag Diego!
Please don't get the half price ones.Bitte nimm nicht die Günstigeren.
You don't have to go to the garden, dear, just smoke in the kitchen.Du musst nicht in den Garten gehen mein Lieber, du kannst einfach in der Küche rauchen.
He might be overly excited, try not to hold him too tight.Er ist möglicherweise extrem aufgeregt. Versuche ihn nicht zu fest zu halten.
Please be there on time... Don't make me wait!Bitte sei pünktlich... Lass mich nicht warten!
A tenner is fine, let's see the cash first.Ein Zehner passt. Lass mich das Geld zuerst sehen.
Don't act like you don't understand.Tu nicht so, als würdest du es nicht verstehen.
What!? Please don't say you made them catch an actual wasp.Was!? Bitte sag mir nicht, dass du sie dazu gebracht hast eine echte Wespe zu fangen.
Don't forget the beer deal.Vergiss nicht den Deal mit dem Bier.
Forget about what I said about Jen and Mike!Vergiss was ich über Jen und Mike gesagt habe!
Oh sorry, please don't think I'm overreacting!Oh, entschuldige. Bitte denke nicht, dass ich überreagiere!
Congratulations! Please come this way!Glückwunsch! Bitte folgen Sie mir!
Michael, grab the door knob and pull it as hard as you can!Michael, packen Sie den Türknauf und ziehen Sie so fest Sie können!
Okay, just tell us how much they pay, then.Okay, sag uns dann einfach wie viel sie zahlen.
Yes, we have paper towels, I can clean it up, don't worry!Ja, wir haben Küchenpapier. Keine Sorge, ich kann hier saubermachen!
That's fine, say hi to everyone.Ist in Ordnung, sag allen hallo von mir.
Okay, let me get the coffees first.Okay, lass mich zuerst den Kaffee holen.
Hi Diego, please don't unleash Bear for now.Hi Diego, bitte lass Bear noch nicht frei herumlaufen.
Enjoy! Don't wake me up when you get home!Viel Spaß! Weck mich nicht auf, wenn du nach Hause kommst!

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