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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
I'm dead serious, just check the prices on your phone.Я абсолютно серьезен, просто проверь цены в своем телефоне.
Enjoy! Don't wake me up when you get home!Развлекайся! И не разбуди меня, как вернёшься домой!
Please don't get the half price ones.Пожалуйста, не бери тот, где цена снижена.
Please be there on time... Don't make me wait!Пожалуйста, будь там вовремя... Не заставляй меня ждать!
Sleep well and sweet dreams.Хорошо выспись и приятных тебе сновидений.
Hmm, well okay, let's steal some then!Хм, ну ладно, давай украдем тогда несколько!
Just give me a call 15 minutes before you arrive.Просто позвоните мне за 15 минут до своего прихода.
Hi Diego, please don't unleash Bear for now.Привет, Диего, пожалуйста, не спускай Беара с поводка сейчас.
He might be overly excited, try not to hold him too tight.Он, наверное, переволновался, постарайся не держать его очень крепко.
Okay, let's go!Ладно, пойдем!
Don't judge it, just enjoy the holiday, Diego!Не осуждай его, а просто получай удовольствие от выходного, Диего!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7b_DDgvsgAНажмите сюда, чтобы увидеть ссылку!
Oh sorry, please don't think I'm overreacting!Ой, прости, не думай, пожалуйста, что я слишком бурно реагирую!
Okay, let's check the blue ones first then.Ладно, давай сначала посмотрим все голубые пакеты.
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.
I can hear you, don't hang up, Jen!Я тебя слышу, не клади трубку, Джен!
Oh god! Look at the queues at the counters.О боже! Ты посмотри на очереди у касс.
Alright, let me check that for you.Хорошо, я проверю.
Yeah, let's give it a go and see what happens.Ладно, давай так и сделаем, посмотрим, что получится.
Let me show you how to do it!Дай показать тебе, как это делать!

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