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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
Alright, let me check that for you.Bien, je vais vérifier cela pour vous.
Okay, let's check the blue ones first then.Okay, vérifions les emballages bleus d'abord dans ce cas.
Yeah, I can give you a kiss, come here.Ouais, je peux te donner un bisou, viens ici.
Oh sorry, please don't think I'm overreacting!Oups, désolé, ne t'imagine pas que je suis en train réagir de façon excessive!
That's fine, say hi to everyone.Ok, au revoir tout le monde.
Nope! We can walk there in just 10 minutes, let's go!Non! On peut y aller en marchant en 10 minutes, on y va!
Yeah, please just throw it in the bin.Oui, jette la juste à la poubelle.
Let me ask the girls if they want something, too.Laissez-moi demander aux filles si elles veulent quelque chose aussi.
Don't forget the beer deal.N'oubliez pas la bière.
Please be there on time... Don't make me wait!Sois là-bas à temps s'il-te-plaît... Ne me fais pas attendre !
See you girls, have fun.Au revoir les filles, amusez-vous bien.
Okay, just tell us how much they pay, then.Okay, alors dis-nous combien ils payent alors.
You don't have to go to the garden, dear, just smoke in the kitchen.Tu n'as pas à aller dans le jardin, chéri, tu peux juste aller à la cuisine.
Okay, deal... Let me google it!Okay, on parie... Laisse-moi chercher ça sur google !
Come on! Let me introduce you to them.Venez ! Laissez-moi vous présenter.
Congratulations! Please come this way!Félicitations ! Veuillez venir par ici !
https://www.google.com/search?q=How+did+Pinocchio+realize+he+wasnt+a+real+boyCliquez pour voir le lien !
Yes, just ask me!Oui, je ne vous le fais pas dire !
The toilet is being fixed on this floor, please use the upstairs.Les toilettes sont en réparation sur cet étage, utilise celles de l'étage.
Hi Diego, please don't unleash Bear for now.Salut Diégo, évite de lâcher Bear pour l'instant.

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