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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
You don't have to go to the garden, dear, just smoke in the kitchen.Тебе не надо идти в сад, дорогой, просто кури в кухне.
Yeah, please just throw it in the bin.Ага, пожалуйста, выброси ее в мусорку.
Yes, we have paper towels, I can clean it up, don't worry!Да, у нас есть бумажные полотенца, я могу все вытереть, не волнуйся!
Yes, just ask me!Да, просто узнай об этом от меня!
Oh god! Look at the queues at the counters.О боже! Ты посмотри на очереди у касс.
Please don't get the half price ones.Пожалуйста, не бери тот, где цена снижена.
Okay, let's check the blue ones first then.Ладно, давай сначала посмотрим все голубые пакеты.
Okay, let me get the coffees first.Ладно, я куплю сначала кофе.
Sleep well and sweet dreams.Хорошо выспись и приятных тебе сновидений.
Just give me a call 15 minutes before you arrive.Просто позвоните мне за 15 минут до своего прихода.
Please be there on time... Don't make me wait!Пожалуйста, будь там вовремя... Не заставляй меня ждать!
Come on, Cate!Ну же, Кейт!
That's fine, say hi to everyone.Хорошо, передавай всем привет.
Forget about what I said about Jen and Mike!Забудь, что я сказал о Джен и Майке!
Yes okay, let's go inside so I can show you the house.Да, ладно, пойдемте внутрь, я покажу вам дом.
Don't judge it, just enjoy the holiday, Diego!Не осуждай его, а просто получай удовольствие от выходного, Диего!
Yeah, let's give it a go and see what happens.Ладно, давай так и сделаем, посмотрим, что получится.
Congratulations! Please come this way!Поздравляю! Пожалуйста, идите за мной!
Here is your f*cking tenner, spend it wisely!Вот твоя гребаная десятка, потрать ее с умом!
He might be overly excited, try not to hold him too tight.Он, наверное, переволновался, постарайся не держать его очень крепко.

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