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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.Esa es una buena idea, déjame recogerlo entonces.
Let me ask.Dejame preguntar.
Please don't get the half price ones.Por favor no cojas los que están a mitad de precio.
Okay, let's go!Vale, ¡vámonos!
Congratulations! Please come this way!¡Felicidades! ¡Por favor síganme!
Let me check if the kitchen is still open, darling.Déjame comprobar si la cocina esté todavía abierta, querida.
The toilet is being fixed on this floor, please use the upstairs.El inodoro de este piso está siendo arreglado, por favor usa el de arriba.
Here is your f*cking tenner, spend it wisely!¡Aquí están tus p*tas 10 libras, gástalas con sabiduría!
See you girls, have fun.Nos vemos chicas, diviértanse.
Don't judge it, just enjoy the holiday, Diego!No lo juzges, ¡simplemente disfruta de las vacaciones, Diego!
Oh god! Look at the queues at the counters.¡Madre mía! Mira las colas en las cajas.
Okay, that's fine, enjoy your breakfast then.Vale, está bien, disfruta de tu desayuno entonces.
Okay, let's check the blue ones first then.Vale, vamos a comprobar los azules primero.
Yes, we have paper towels, I can clean it up, don't worry!Sí, tenemos toallas de papel, puedo limpiarlo yo, ¡no te preocupes!
Don't forget the beer deal.No olvides el trato de la cerveza.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7b_DDgvsgA¡Haz click aquí para ver el enlace!
Please tell me it's a joke!¡Por favor, dime que es una broma!
Okay, just tell us how much they pay, then.De acuerdo, entonce sólo dinos cuánto pagan ellos.
Yeah, I can give you a kiss, come here.Sí, puedo darte un beso, ven aquí.
I have discovered this recently, listen to the lyrics.Recientemente descubrí esto, escucha la letra.

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