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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
Don't be a f*cking liar!嘘つくなよ!
You don't have to go to the garden, dear, just smoke in the kitchen.あなた、お庭に行かなくても、キッチンで吸っていいのよ。
Hmm, well okay, let's steal some then!うーん、そうね、分かった、じゃあ盗んじゃいましょ!
Come on! Let me introduce you to them.来て!皆に紹介させて。
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7b_DDgvsgAここをクリックしてリンクを見てみよう!
Don't judge it, just enjoy the holiday, Diego!あんまり考えないで、休みを楽しんで、ディエゴ!
The toilet is being fixed on this floor, please use the upstairs.この階のトイレは修理中なんだ。上の階のトイレを使ってくれるかな。
Don't forget the beer deal.ビールの件は忘れないで。
Yeah, I can give you a kiss, come here.いいわ。キスしてあげるから、こっちに来て。
Okay, that's fine, enjoy your breakfast then.分かったよ、じゃあ朝ご飯楽しんでくれよ。
That's fine, say hi to everyone.良いよ、皆によろしく。
Okay, just tell us how much they pay, then.そうかい。それじゃあ、いくらなのか教えてくれよ。
Yeah, let's give it a go and see what happens.うん、試してみようそれでどうなるか見てみよう。
I'm dead serious, just check the prices on your phone.僕はいたってまじめだよ。携帯で価格を見てみなよ。
Yes, we have paper towels, I can clean it up, don't worry!あぁ、ペーパータオルあるよ、僕が掃除するから、心配しないで!
Michael, grab the door knob and pull it as hard as you can!マイケルさん、ドアノブを掴んでドアを思いっきり引いて!
Let me tell you a true story...ひとつの話をさせて。
Yes okay, let's go inside so I can show you the house.あら、そうですか。中に入りましょうか。お家を案内しますわ。
https://www.google.com/search?q=How+did+Pinocchio+realize+he+wasnt+a+real+boyここをクリックしてリンクを見てみよう!
Okay, let's go!うん、行こう!

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