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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
Enjoy! Don't wake me up when you get home!Развлекайся! И не разбуди меня, как вернёшься домой!
That's fine, say hi to everyone.Хорошо, передавай всем привет.
A tenner is fine, let's see the cash first.Десятка - отлично, тогда давай показывай наличные.
Okay, let me get the coffees first.Ладно, я куплю сначала кофе.
Alright, let me check that for you.Хорошо, я проверю.
Come on! Let me introduce you to them.Давай! Позволь мне представить тебя им.
Forget about what I said about Jen and Mike!Забудь, что я сказал о Джен и Майке!
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!
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.
Let me google it!Я сейчас сделаю запрос в Гугле!
Oh sorry, please don't think I'm overreacting!Ой, прости, не думай, пожалуйста, что я слишком бурно реагирую!
Oh god! Look at the queues at the counters.О боже! Ты посмотри на очереди у касс.
Yeah, I can give you a kiss, come here.Ага, я могу тебя поцеловать, иди сюда.
Nope! We can walk there in just 10 minutes, let's go!Нет! Мы можем туда дойти за 10 минут, пойдем!
Let me show you how to do it!Дай показать тебе, как это делать!
Yeah, please just throw it in the bin.Ага, пожалуйста, выброси ее в мусорку.
Hi Diego, please don't unleash Bear for now.Привет, Диего, пожалуйста, не спускай Беара с поводка сейчас.
It was very nice to see you, say hi to Flora.Был рад тебя увидеть, передавай от меня привет Флоре.
Okay, just tell us how much they pay, then.Ладно, тогда просто скажи нам, сколько они платят.

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