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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
Okay, deal... Let me google it!ठीक है, पक्का... मैं इसे गूगल करती हूँ!
Just give me a call 15 minutes before you arrive.बस आने से 15 मिनट पहले मुझे कॉल कर दीजियेगा।
Hi Diego, please don't unleash Bear for now.हैलो डिएगो, कृपया बेयर की रस्सी अभी नहीं खोलना।
Yes, we have paper towels, I can clean it up, don't worry!हाँ, हमारे पास पेपर टॉवल है, मैं इसे साफ कर सकता हूँ, चिंता मत करो!
Please tell me it's a joke!कृपया मुझे कहदो कि यह एक मज़ाक है!
Come on, Cate!चलो भी, केट!
Yes okay, let's go inside so I can show you the house.हाँ ठीक है, चलिए अन्दर चलते हैं ताकि मैं आपको घर दिखा सकूँ।
Oh sorry, please don't think I'm overreacting!ओह, माफ करना, कृपया यह मत सोचना कि मैं कुछ ज्यादा ही प्रतिक्रिया कर रहा हूँ!
Okay, let's go!हाँ, चलते हैं!
Okay, let me get the coffees first.ठीक है, पहले मैं कॉफ़ी ले आती हूँ।
Let me google it!मैं इसे गूगल करता हूँ!
He might be overly excited, try not to hold him too tight.वह बहुत अधिक घबराया हुआ हो सकता है, उसे बहुत जोर से मत पकड़ो।
Let me show you how to do it!मैं तुम्हें दिखाता हूँ यह कैसे करते हैं!
Enjoy! Don't wake me up when you get home!मज़े करो! घर पहुँचकर मुझे मत उठाना!
Come on! Let me introduce you to them.चलिए! मैं आपसे उनका परिचय करवाती हूँ।
Here is your f*cking tenner, spend it wisely!यह रहा तुम्हारा क*बख्त टेनर, इसे बुद्धिमानी से खर्च करना!
Yeah, let's give it a go and see what happens.हाँ, चलो यह करते हैं और देखते हैं क्या होता है।
Forget about what I said about Jen and Mike!मैंने जो भी जेन और माइक के बारे में कहा उसे भूल जाना!
It was very nice to see you, say hi to Flora.तुमसे मिलकर अच्छा लगा, फ्लोरा को मेरा हैलो बोलना।
What!? Please don't say you made them catch an actual wasp.क्या!? कृपया ये मत कहना कि तुमने उनसे सचमुच का ततैया पकड़वाया।

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Be going to passive
Be used to / Get used to
Comparative
Defining relative clause
Echo tag
Expression
First conditional
Future
Future continuous
Future perfect continuous
Future perfect passive
Future perfect simple
Future simple passive
Greeting
Have/Get something done
Imperative
Implied conditional
Indirect question
Infinitive of purpose
Interjection
Mixed conditional
Modal
Modal passive
Non-defining relative clause
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Polite request / offer / suggestion
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Question tag
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Reported speech imperative
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Used to / would (past habit)
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