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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
Yes, just ask me!Да, просто узнай об этом от меня!
Hi Diego, please don't unleash Bear for now.Привет, Диего, пожалуйста, не спускай Беара с поводка сейчас.
Okay, deal... Let me google it!Ладно, договорились... Дай мне спросить у Гугла!
A tenner is fine, let's see the cash first.Десятка - отлично, тогда давай показывай наличные.
Please don't get the half price ones.Пожалуйста, не бери тот, где цена снижена.
Don't forget the beer deal.Не забудь о договорённости с пивом.
Let me ask.Позволь мне спросить.
Michael, grab the door knob and pull it as hard as you can!Майкл, возьмитесь за дверную ручку и тяните ее изо всех сил!
That's a good idea, let me get him then.Отличная идея, пойду и заберу его.
Enjoy! Don't wake me up when you get home!Развлекайся! И не разбуди меня, как вернёшься домой!
Nope! We can walk there in just 10 minutes, let's go!Нет! Мы можем туда дойти за 10 минут, пойдем!
See you girls, have fun.Увидимся девочки, оттянитесь.
Alright, let me check that for you.Хорошо, я проверю.
Let me ask the girls if they want something, too.Позволь мне спросить девочек, хотят ли они ещё чего-нибудь.
Forget about what I said about Jen and Mike!Забудь, что я сказал о Джен и Майке!
Oh god! Look at the queues at the counters.О боже! Ты посмотри на очереди у касс.
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!
Yeah, I can give you a kiss, come here.Ага, я могу тебя поцеловать, иди сюда.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7b_DDgvsgAНажмите сюда, чтобы увидеть ссылку!
Okay, let's go!Ладно, пойдем!

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