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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
Come on! Let me introduce you to them.Komm! Lass mich dich ihnen vorstellen.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7b_DDgvsgAKlicke hier um den Link zu sehen!
https://www.google.com/search?q=How+did+Pinocchio+realize+he+wasnt+a+real+boyKlicke hier um den Link zu sehen!
Please don't get the half price ones.Bitte nimm nicht die Günstigeren.
That's fine, say hi to everyone.Ist in Ordnung, sag allen hallo von mir.
Okay, let me get the coffees first.Okay, lass mich zuerst den Kaffee holen.
Okay, let's go!Okay, lass uns gehen!
Let me ask.Lass mich fragen.
Yeah, let's give it a go and see what happens.Ja, lass uns das machen und schauen wir mal was passiert.
I can hear you, don't hang up, Jen!Ich kann dich hören, leg nicht auf Jen!
Okay, let's check the blue ones first then.Okay, lass uns dann zuerst die blauen Packungen überprüfen.
Sleep well and sweet dreams.Schlaf gut und schöne Träume.
Okay, that's fine, enjoy your breakfast then.Okay, genieße dann dein Frühstück.
Let me ask the girls if they want something, too.Lass mich die Mädels fragen, ob sie auch etwas wollen.
Let me google it!Lass mich danach googeln!
Hmm, well okay, let's steal some then!Hmm, okay, dann lass uns ein paar Scheiben stehlen!
It was very nice to see you, say hi to Flora.Es war sehr schön dich zu sehen. Grüße Flora von mir.
Let me check if the kitchen is still open, darling.Lass mich nachsehen, ob die Küche noch offen ist, meine Liebe.
He might be overly excited, try not to hold him too tight.Er ist möglicherweise extrem aufgeregt. Versuche ihn nicht zu fest zu halten.
Okay, just tell us how much they pay, then.Okay, sag uns dann einfach wie viel sie zahlen.

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