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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 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。
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!
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。
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。
See you girls, have fun.女の子たち、またね、楽しんできて。
Hi Diego, please don't unleash Bear for now.こんにちはディエゴ、今はベアを解放させないでください。
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。
Come on! Let me introduce you to them.来て!皆に紹介させて。
Oh god! Look at the queues at the counters.おやまあ!レジに並んでるあの行列を見て。
Let me ask.聞いてみる。
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。
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。
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!
Don't forget the beer deal.ビールの件は忘れないで。
I can hear you, don't hang up, Jen!聞こえるよ、切らないで、ジェン!
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!
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 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 be a f*cking liar!嘘つくなよ!
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。

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