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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
Don't act like you don't understand.모르는 척 하지말고.
Don't be a f*cking liar!지x하고 자빠졌네!
That's fine, say hi to everyone.그래 그럼, 애들한테 인사 전해주고.
Oh god! Look at the queues at the counters.앗, 세상에! 계산대에 줄 선 것 좀 봐.
Okay, just tell us how much they pay, then.알겠으니까, 그 사람들이 얼마 내는지나 말해줘요.
Okay, let's go!좋아, 가자!
Just give me a call 15 minutes before you arrive.도착하기 15분 전에 전화만 한 통 줘요.
Let me google it!구글 해볼게!
Congratulations! Please come this way!축하드려요! 이 쪽으로 따라와주세요!
Forget about what I said about Jen and Mike!젠하고 마이크 얘기한 건 잊어버려요!
Okay, that's fine, enjoy your breakfast then.그래, 됐어. 아침이나 맛있게 먹어.
I can hear you, don't hang up, Jen!난 들린다고, 젠, 끊지 마!
Okay, deal... Let me google it!좋아, 내기하는 거다... 구글 해볼게!
Let me ask.물어볼게.
Enjoy! Don't wake me up when you get home!잘 놀고! 집에 와서 나 깨우지 마!
Alright, let me check that for you.네, 확인해드릴게요.
Oh sorry, please don't think I'm overreacting!아, 저런, 내가 오버하는 거라고 생각하지 말아줘!
Yes okay, let's go inside so I can show you the house.네 알았어요, 어서 들어가서 집을 보도록 하죠.
You don't have to go to the garden, dear, just smoke in the kitchen.안뜰까지 갈 필요는 없지, 자기, 그냥 부엌에서 펴도 되잖아.
Okay, let's check the blue ones first then.그래, 그럼 파란색부터 확인해보자.

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