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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
Please don't get the half price ones.반값짜리는 사지 말아줘.
Enjoy! Don't wake me up when you get home!잘 놀고! 집에 와서 나 깨우지 마!
Don't judge it, just enjoy the holiday, Diego!깊게 생각하지 말고, 그냥 공휴일을 즐겨요, 디에고!
That's fine, say hi to everyone.그래 그럼, 애들한테 인사 전해주고.
Let me ask the girls if they want something, too.쟤네들도 뭐 먹을 건지 물어볼게.
Here is your f*cking tenner, spend it wisely!여기 네 빌어먹을 10파운드다, 현명하게 쓰려무나!
I have discovered this recently, listen to the lyrics.최근에 이 노래를 찾았는데, 가사를 한 번 들어봐.
Let me show you how to do it!어떻게 하는지 내가 보여줄게!
Okay, let's check the blue ones first then.그래, 그럼 파란색부터 확인해보자.
Sleep well and sweet dreams.잘 자고 좋은 꿈 꿔.
Don't forget the beer deal.맥주 사주는 거 잊지말구.
A tenner is fine, let's see the cash first.열 장 좋지, 일단 돈을 보여주실까.
Congratulations! Please come this way!축하드려요! 이 쪽으로 따라와주세요!
You don't have to go to the garden, dear, just smoke in the kitchen.안뜰까지 갈 필요는 없지, 자기, 그냥 부엌에서 펴도 되잖아.
He might be overly excited, try not to hold him too tight.너무 흥분해서 그럴지도 몰라. 너무 꽉 잡지 말아봐.
Okay, let me get the coffees first.그래, 우선 커피부터 사올게.
I'm dead serious, just check the prices on your phone.내가 얼마나 진지한데, 휴대폰으로 시세 검색해 봐.
Please be there on time... Don't make me wait!제발 시간 좀 맞춰서 와... 나 기다리게 하지 말아줘!
Don't be a f*cking liar!지x하고 자빠졌네!
Okay, let's go!좋아, 가자!

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