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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
Yeah, please just throw it in the bin.
Let me check if the kitchen is still open, darling.
Yeah, I can give you a kiss, come here.
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Hi Diego, please don't unleash Bear for now.
Here is your f*cking tenner, spend it wisely!
Congratulations! Please come this way!
You don't have to go to the garden, dear, just smoke in the kitchen.
The toilet is being fixed on this floor, please use the upstairs.
Michael, grab the door knob and pull it as hard as you can!
I can hear you, don't hang up, Jen!
Okay, just tell us how much they pay, then.
Let me tell you a true story...
Come on! Let me introduce you to them.
Oh god! Look at the queues at the counters.
Okay, let me get the coffees first.
It was very nice to see you, say hi to Flora.
Let me google it!
Don't forget the beer deal.
Let me ask the girls if they want something, too.

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