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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
Hi Diego, please don't unleash Bear for now.Hi Diego, bitte lass Bear noch nicht frei herumlaufen.
Okay, that's fine, enjoy your breakfast then.Okay, genieße dann dein Frühstück.
That's fine, say hi to everyone.Ist in Ordnung, sag allen hallo von mir.
Okay, just tell us how much they pay, then.Okay, sag uns dann einfach wie viel sie zahlen.
Oh god! Look at the queues at the counters.Oh Gott! Schau dir mal die Schlangen an den Kassen an.
Don't judge it, just enjoy the holiday, Diego!Urteile nicht darüber, genieße einfach den Feiertag Diego!
Nope! We can walk there in just 10 minutes, let's go!Nein! Wir können in 10 Minuten zu Fuß dorthin gelangen. Auf geht's!
Let me check if the kitchen is still open, darling.Lass mich nachsehen, ob die Küche noch offen ist, meine Liebe.
Yeah, I can give you a kiss, come here.Ja, ich kann dir einen Kuss geben. Komm her.
Okay, let me get the coffees first.Okay, lass mich zuerst den Kaffee holen.
Please tell me it's a joke!Sag mir, dass das ein Witz ist!
Okay, let's check the blue ones first then.Okay, lass uns dann zuerst die blauen Packungen überprüfen.
Let me tell you a true story...Lass mich dir eine wahre Geschichte erzählen.
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!
Sleep well and sweet dreams.Schlaf gut und schöne Träume.
I have discovered this recently, listen to the lyrics.Das hab ich kürzlich entdeckt. Hör dir mal den Text an.
Oh sorry, please don't think I'm overreacting!Oh, entschuldige. Bitte denke nicht, dass ich überreagiere!
Please don't get the half price ones.Bitte nimm nicht die Günstigeren.
A tenner is fine, let's see the cash first.Ein Zehner passt. Lass mich das Geld zuerst sehen.

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