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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
Here is your f*cking tenner, spend it wisely!यह रहा तुम्हारा क*बख्त टेनर, इसे बुद्धिमानी से खर्च करना!
Let me google it!मैं इसे गूगल करता हूँ!
Yes okay, let's go inside so I can show you the house.हाँ ठीक है, चलिए अन्दर चलते हैं ताकि मैं आपको घर दिखा सकूँ।
Don't act like you don't understand.नाटक मत करो जैसे तुम्हें पता नहीं है।
You don't have to go to the garden, dear, just smoke in the kitchen.तुम्हें बगीचे में जाने की जरुरत नहीं है, प्रिय, तुम रसोईघर में सिगरेट पी लो।
https://www.google.com/search?q=How+did+Pinocchio+realize+he+wasnt+a+real+boyलिंक देखने के लिए यहाँ क्लिक करें!
Just give me a call 15 minutes before you arrive.बस आने से 15 मिनट पहले मुझे कॉल कर दीजियेगा।
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!
Okay, let's go!हाँ, चलते हैं!
I can hear you, don't hang up, Jen!मैं आपको सुन सकता हूँ, फोन मत रखिये, जेन!
Yeah, let's give it a go and see what happens.हाँ, चलो यह करते हैं और देखते हैं क्या होता है।
Hi Diego, please don't unleash Bear for now.हैलो डिएगो, कृपया बेयर की रस्सी अभी नहीं खोलना।
Alright, let me check that for you.ठीक है, मैं आपके लिए यह देखती हूँ।
Hmm, well okay, let's steal some then!हम्म, खैर, ठीक है फिर चलो कुछ चुराते हैं!
Come on, Cate!चलो भी, केट!
I'm dead serious, just check the prices on your phone.मैं बिलकुल गंभीर हूँ, अपने फोन पर दाम देख लो।
That's a good idea, let me get him then.यह अच्छा विचार है, तो फिर मैं उसे ले आती हूँ।
Don't judge it, just enjoy the holiday, Diego!इतना मत सोचो डिएगो, बस छुट्टी का मज़ा लो!
Let me ask the girls if they want something, too.मैं लड़कियों से पूछती हूँ कि उन्हें भी कुछ चाहिए या नहीं।
Okay, that's fine, enjoy your breakfast then.ठीक है, कोई बात नहीं, फिर अपने नाश्ते का मज़ा लो।

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