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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
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Oh sorry, please don't think I'm overreacting!아, 저런, 내가 오버하는 거라고 생각하지 말아줘!
That's fine, say hi to everyone.그래 그럼, 애들한테 인사 전해주고.
Let me ask.물어볼게.
Yeah, let's give it a go and see what happens.그래, 어디 한 번 시도해보고 어떻게 되나 보자.
Let me ask the girls if they want something, too.쟤네들도 뭐 먹을 건지 물어볼게.
Yes, just ask me!그러니까, 내 말이!
It was very nice to see you, say hi to Flora.만나서 반가웠어. 플로라한테 안부 전해줘.
Okay, let's check the blue ones first then.그래, 그럼 파란색부터 확인해보자.
Don't forget the beer deal.맥주 사주는 거 잊지말구.
Alright, let me check that for you.네, 확인해드릴게요.
Please don't get the half price ones.반값짜리는 사지 말아줘.
Okay, let me get the coffees first.그래, 우선 커피부터 사올게.
Yes okay, let's go inside so I can show you the house.네 알았어요, 어서 들어가서 집을 보도록 하죠.
Let me google it!구글 해볼게!
Let me tell you a true story...내가 진짜 있었던 얘기 들려줄게...
Okay, let's go!좋아, 가자!
Don't be a f*cking liar!지x하고 자빠졌네!
He might be overly excited, try not to hold him too tight.너무 흥분해서 그럴지도 몰라. 너무 꽉 잡지 말아봐.
Let me check if the kitchen is still open, darling.주방 아직 돌아가고 있는지 확인해볼게, 자기.

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