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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
Congratulations! Please come this way!Поздравляю! Пожалуйста, идите за мной!
Hi Diego, please don't unleash Bear for now.Привет, Диего, пожалуйста, не спускай Беара с поводка сейчас.
A tenner is fine, let's see the cash first.Десятка - отлично, тогда давай показывай наличные.
Don't judge it, just enjoy the holiday, Diego!Не осуждай его, а просто получай удовольствие от выходного, Диего!
https://www.google.com/search?q=How+did+Pinocchio+realize+he+wasnt+a+real+boyНажмите здесь, чтобы увидеть ссылку!
The toilet is being fixed on this floor, please use the upstairs.Туалет на этом этаже ремонтируют, пожалуйста, воспользуйся туалетом наверху.
See you girls, have fun.Увидимся девочки, оттянитесь.
Yeah, let's give it a go and see what happens.Ладно, давай так и сделаем, посмотрим, что получится.
Please be there on time... Don't make me wait!Пожалуйста, будь там вовремя... Не заставляй меня ждать!
I'm dead serious, just check the prices on your phone.Я абсолютно серьезен, просто проверь цены в своем телефоне.
Yes, just ask me!Да, просто узнай об этом от меня!
Let me tell you a true story...Позволь мне рассказать тебе настоящую историю.
Come on! Let me introduce you to them.Давай! Позволь мне представить тебя им.
Alright, let me check that for you.Хорошо, я проверю.
Okay, let's check the blue ones first then.Ладно, давай сначала посмотрим все голубые пакеты.
Enjoy! Don't wake me up when you get home!Развлекайся! И не разбуди меня, как вернёшься домой!
Don't act like you don't understand.Не веди себя так, будто ты не понимаешь.
Let me ask the girls if they want something, too.Позволь мне спросить девочек, хотят ли они ещё чего-нибудь.
Okay, that's fine, enjoy your breakfast then.Ладно, отлично, наслаждайся завтраком.
I have discovered this recently, listen to the lyrics.Я их недавно открыл для себя, слушаю тексты.

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