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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, I can give you a kiss, come here.हाँ, मैं तुम्हें चुम्मा दे सकती हूँ, यहाँ आओ।
Oh god! Look at the queues at the counters.हे भगवान! काउंटर पर लाइन देखो।
Let me ask the girls if they want something, too.मैं लड़कियों से पूछती हूँ कि उन्हें भी कुछ चाहिए या नहीं।
He might be overly excited, try not to hold him too tight.वह बहुत अधिक घबराया हुआ हो सकता है, उसे बहुत जोर से मत पकड़ो।
Enjoy! Don't wake me up when you get home!मज़े करो! घर पहुँचकर मुझे मत उठाना!
A tenner is fine, let's see the cash first.टेनर ठीक है, चलो पहले पैसे देखते हैं।
I have discovered this recently, listen to the lyrics.मैंने इसे हाल ही में खोजा है, इसके बोल सुनो।
Congratulations! Please come this way!बधाई हो! कृपया यहाँ से आइये!
What!? Please don't say you made them catch an actual wasp.क्या!? कृपया ये मत कहना कि तुमने उनसे सचमुच का ततैया पकड़वाया।
Just give me a call 15 minutes before you arrive.बस आने से 15 मिनट पहले मुझे कॉल कर दीजियेगा।
The toilet is being fixed on this floor, please use the upstairs.इस मंजिल का शौचालय ठीक हो रहा है, कृपया ऊपर वाला इस्तेमाल करिये।
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7b_DDgvsgAलिंक देखने के लिए यहाँ क्लिक करें!
Yeah, please just throw it in the bin.हाँ, कृपया इसे कूड़ेदान में डाल दो।
Let me google it!मैं इसे गूगल करता हूँ!
Don't forget the beer deal.हमारी बियर वाली बात मत भूलियेगा।
Let me ask.मैं पूछती हूँ।
Yes, we have paper towels, I can clean it up, don't worry!हाँ, हमारे पास पेपर टॉवल है, मैं इसे साफ कर सकता हूँ, चिंता मत करो!
Hi Diego, please don't unleash Bear for now.हैलो डिएगो, कृपया बेयर की रस्सी अभी नहीं खोलना।
Okay, deal... Let me google it!ठीक है, पक्का... मैं इसे गूगल करती हूँ!
That's a good idea, let me get him then.यह अच्छा विचार है, तो फिर मैं उसे ले आती हूँ।

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