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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
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。
Come on! Let me introduce you to them.来て!皆に紹介させて。
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。
Here is your f*cking tenner, spend it wisely!ここにお前のクソ10ポンドだよ、賢く使えよ!
Okay, let me get the coffees first.了解、先にコーヒー買いに行かせて。
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!
Let me check if the kitchen is still open, darling.キッチンがまたやっているか確認してくるね。
I can hear you, don't hang up, Jen!聞こえるよ、切らないで、ジェン!
Yes, just ask me!うん、本当ね!
See you girls, have fun.女の子たち、またね、楽しんできて。
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。
Forget about what I said about Jen and Mike!ジェンとマイクの事で俺がなんて言ったか忘れてくれ!
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。
What!? Please don't say you made them catch an actual wasp.えぇ!? まさか、あの子たちに本物のスズメバチを捕まえさせたなんて言わないでよ。
Alright, let me check that for you.承知しました。確認いたします。
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。
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。
Nope! We can walk there in just 10 minutes, let's go!いいや!僕たちは歩いていくのさ、そこまで10分だからね、さあ行くよ!
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。
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!

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