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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 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!
Yes, just ask me!うん、本当ね!
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。
See you girls, have fun.女の子たち、またね、楽しんできて。
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!
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。
Please tell me it's a joke!冗談だって言ってよ!
Let me ask.聞いてみる。
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!
Please don't get the half price ones.お願いだから半額のは取らないで。
Sleep well and sweet dreams.良い眠りと、夢を。
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。
Don't forget the beer deal.ビールの件は忘れないで。
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。
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。
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。
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。
Come on, Cate!ええー、ケイト!

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