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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
What!? Please don't say you made them catch an actual wasp.Quoi !? Ne me dis pas que tu les as fait attraper une vraie guêpe.
Let me show you how to do it!Laisse-moi te montrer comment faire !
Don't forget the beer deal.N'oubliez pas la bière.
Alright, let me check that for you.Bien, je vais vérifier cela pour vous.
Okay, let's go!Ok, on y va!
Yeah, please just throw it in the bin.Oui, jette la juste à la poubelle.
Okay, let's check the blue ones first then.Okay, vérifions les emballages bleus d'abord dans ce cas.
Just give me a call 15 minutes before you arrive.Vous n'avez qu'à m’appeler 1 minutes avant d'arriver.
Please tell me it's a joke!Ne me dites pas que c'est une blague !
Let me ask the girls if they want something, too.Laissez-moi demander aux filles si elles veulent quelque chose aussi.
Sleep well and sweet dreams.Dormez bien.
Hmm, well okay, let's steal some then!Hum, oui, volons du pain alors!
Please don't get the half price ones.Ne prends pas ceux qui sont à moitié prix, s'il te plaît.
Forget about what I said about Jen and Mike!Oublie ce que j'ai dit à propos de Jen et Mike!
Let me tell you a true story...Laissez-moi vous raconter une histoire.
See you girls, have fun.Au revoir les filles, amusez-vous bien.
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.
Congratulations! Please come this way!Félicitations ! Veuillez venir par 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!
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