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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
Oh sorry, please don't think I'm overreacting!あぁ、ごめん、お願いだから僕が過剰反応してるなんて思わないで!
Please don't get the half price ones.お願いだから半額のは取らないで。
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。
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!
Yeah, please just throw it in the bin.うん、お願いするよ、ゴミ箱に捨ててくれ。
Please tell me it's a joke!冗談だって言ってよ!
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。
Yes, just ask me!うん、本当ね!
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!
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!
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。
I can hear you, don't hang up, Jen!聞こえるよ、切らないで、ジェン!
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。
That's fine, say hi to everyone.良いよ、皆によろしく。
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。
Don't forget the beer deal.ビールの件は忘れないで。
Okay, let me get the coffees first.了解、先にコーヒー買いに行かせて。
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!
Let me show you how to do it!やり方を見せてあげるよ!
Congratulations! Please come this way!おめでとうございます! こちらへお越しください!

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