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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
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。
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。
Let me google it!Googleで調べさせて!
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。
Come on! Let me introduce you to them.来て!皆に紹介させて。
Don't be a f*cking liar!嘘つくなよ!
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!
Let me show you how to do it!やり方を見せてあげるよ!
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。
I can hear you, don't hang up, Jen!聞こえるよ、切らないで、ジェン!
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。
That's fine, say hi to everyone.良いよ、皆によろしく。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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, Cate!ええー、ケイト!
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。

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