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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
A tenner is fine, let's see the cash first.Ein Zehner passt. Lass mich das Geld zuerst sehen.
Come on, Cate!Komm Cate!
What!? Please don't say you made them catch an actual wasp.Was!? Bitte sag mir nicht, dass du sie dazu gebracht hast eine echte Wespe zu fangen.
Please tell me it's a joke!Sag mir, dass das ein Witz ist!
Let me ask the girls if they want something, too.Lass mich die Mädels fragen, ob sie auch etwas wollen.
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He might be overly excited, try not to hold him too tight.Er ist möglicherweise extrem aufgeregt. Versuche ihn nicht zu fest zu halten.
Hmm, well okay, let's steal some then!Hmm, okay, dann lass uns ein paar Scheiben stehlen!
Just give me a call 15 minutes before you arrive.Rufen Sie mich einfach 15 Minuten vor Ihrer Ankunft an.
Yes, just ask me!Ja, wem sagst du das!
Don't judge it, just enjoy the holiday, Diego!Urteile nicht darüber, genieße einfach den Feiertag Diego!
Alright, let me check that for you.Okay, lassen Sie mich nachsehen.
That's fine, say hi to everyone.Ist in Ordnung, sag allen hallo von mir.
Congratulations! Please come this way!Glückwunsch! Bitte folgen Sie mir!
That's a good idea, let me get him then.Das ist eine gute Idee. Ich geh ihn dann holen.
Don't act like you don't understand.Tu nicht so, als würdest du es nicht verstehen.
Don't forget the beer deal.Vergiss nicht den Deal mit dem Bier.
Okay, that's fine, enjoy your breakfast then.Okay, genieße dann dein Frühstück.
Yeah, I can give you a kiss, come here.Ja, ich kann dir einen Kuss geben. Komm her.
Yeah, let's give it a go and see what happens.Ja, lass uns das machen und schauen wir mal was passiert.

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