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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, Cate!चलो भी, केट!
Alright, let me check that for you.ठीक है, मैं आपके लिए यह देखती हूँ।
Let me tell you a true story...मैं आपको एक सच्ची कहानी बताता हूँ।
Okay, just tell us how much they pay, then.ठीक है, तो फिर, हमें बताओ वे कितने पैसे देते हैं।
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।
Congratulations! Please come this way!बधाई हो! कृपया यहाँ से आइये!
Forget about what I said about Jen and Mike!मैंने जो भी जेन और माइक के बारे में कहा उसे भूल जाना!
Here is your f*cking tenner, spend it wisely!यह रहा तुम्हारा क*बख्त टेनर, इसे बुद्धिमानी से खर्च करना!
Let me show you how to do it!मैं तुम्हें दिखाता हूँ यह कैसे करते हैं!
Please don't get the half price ones.कृपया आधे दाम वाले मत लेना।
See you girls, have fun.मिलते हैं लड़कियों, मज़े करो।
I can hear you, don't hang up, Jen!मैं आपको सुन सकता हूँ, फोन मत रखिये, जेन!
Yes, just ask me!जी हाँ, मुझसे पूछिए!
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, that's fine, enjoy your breakfast then.ठीक है, कोई बात नहीं, फिर अपने नाश्ते का मज़ा लो।
Yeah, let's give it a go and see what happens.हाँ, चलो यह करते हैं और देखते हैं क्या होता है।
I have discovered this recently, listen to the lyrics.मैंने इसे हाल ही में खोजा है, इसके बोल सुनो।
Hmm, well okay, let's steal some then!हम्म, खैर, ठीक है फिर चलो कुछ चुराते हैं!
Michael, grab the door knob and pull it as hard as you can!माइकल, दरवाज़े के हत्थे को पकड़िये और जोर से खींचिये!
Yeah, please just throw it in the bin.हाँ, कृपया इसे कूड़ेदान में डाल दो।

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