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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
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!
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。
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!
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。
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。
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!
Okay, let's go!うん、行こう!
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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
Please don't get the half price ones.お願いだから半額のは取らないで。
A tenner is fine, let's see the cash first.10ポンドでいいぜ、金を最初に見ようじゃないか。
Let me show you how to do it!やり方を見せてあげるよ!
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 check the blue ones first then.よし、じゃあ青色をまず探してみよう。
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。
Hmm, well okay, let's steal some then!うーん、そうね、分かった、じゃあ盗んじゃいましょ!

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