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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
Let me show you how to do it!やり方を見せてあげるよ!
Don't act like you don't understand.分からない振りをしないで。
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。
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。
It was very nice to see you, say hi to Flora.会えてとっても良かったよ、フローラによろしくな。
I have discovered this recently, listen to the lyrics.これ、最近見つけたんだけど、聴いてみて。
Enjoy! Don't wake me up when you get home!楽しんで!家についても僕を起こさないで。
Let me google it!Googleで調べさせて!
Let me tell you a true story...ひとつの話をさせて。
Come on, Cate!ええー、ケイト!
He might be overly excited, try not to hold him too tight.きっと彼ひどく興奮しているのかもしれない、きつく抱きしめようとしないでね。
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。
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!
That's a good idea, let me get him then.それは良い考えね、じゃ彼を取りに行かせてね。
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!
Okay, let's go!うん、行こう!
Let me ask the girls if they want something, too.女の子たちに、何か欲しいものがないかも聞きましょう。
Oh sorry, please don't think I'm overreacting!あぁ、ごめん、お願いだから僕が過剰反応してるなんて思わないで!
Just give me a call 15 minutes before you arrive.ただし、到着の 15 分前にお電話をください。
Okay, let's check the blue ones first then.よし、じゃあ青色をまず探してみよう。

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