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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, just tell us how much they pay, then.알겠으니까, 그 사람들이 얼마 내는지나 말해줘요.
Alright, let me check that for you.네, 확인해드릴게요.
Yes okay, let's go inside so I can show you the house.네 알았어요, 어서 들어가서 집을 보도록 하죠.
Yes, we have paper towels, I can clean it up, don't worry!응, 종이타월 있어. 내가 닦을게, 걱정 마!
Let me show you how to do it!어떻게 하는지 내가 보여줄게!
Hi Diego, please don't unleash Bear for now.안녕, 디에고. 지금은 베어 목줄 풀지 말아주세요.
The toilet is being fixed on this floor, please use the upstairs.이 층 화장실은 수리 중이니까, 위층 걸 사용하세요.
I have discovered this recently, listen to the lyrics.최근에 이 노래를 찾았는데, 가사를 한 번 들어봐.
Yeah, let's give it a go and see what happens.그래, 어디 한 번 시도해보고 어떻게 되나 보자.
Enjoy! Don't wake me up when you get home!잘 놀고! 집에 와서 나 깨우지 마!
Come on, Cate!야, 케이트!
I'm dead serious, just check the prices on your phone.내가 얼마나 진지한데, 휴대폰으로 시세 검색해 봐.
Hmm, well okay, let's steal some then!으음, 글쎄, 좋아, 그럼 좀 훔치자!
Don't judge it, just enjoy the holiday, Diego!깊게 생각하지 말고, 그냥 공휴일을 즐겨요, 디에고!
Let me google it!구글 해볼게!
Come on! Let me introduce you to them.가자! 내가 소개시켜줄게.
He might be overly excited, try not to hold him too tight.너무 흥분해서 그럴지도 몰라. 너무 꽉 잡지 말아봐.
Okay, that's fine, enjoy your breakfast then.그래, 됐어. 아침이나 맛있게 먹어.
Let me check if the kitchen is still open, darling.주방 아직 돌아가고 있는지 확인해볼게, 자기.
I can hear you, don't hang up, Jen!난 들린다고, 젠, 끊지 마!

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