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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
See you girls, have fun.Увидимся девочки, оттянитесь.
Yes, just ask me!Да, просто узнай об этом от меня!
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!
Hmm, well okay, let's steal some then!Хм, ну ладно, давай украдем тогда несколько!
Hi Diego, please don't unleash Bear for now.Привет, Диего, пожалуйста, не спускай Беара с поводка сейчас.
Let me check if the kitchen is still open, darling.Я пойду проверю, открыта ли кухня, дорогая.
Sleep well and sweet dreams.Хорошо выспись и приятных тебе сновидений.
Congratulations! Please come this way!Поздравляю! Пожалуйста, идите за мной!
It was very nice to see you, say hi to Flora.Был рад тебя увидеть, передавай от меня привет Флоре.
Here is your f*cking tenner, spend it wisely!Вот твоя гребаная десятка, потрать ее с умом!
Yeah, let's give it a go and see what happens.Ладно, давай так и сделаем, посмотрим, что получится.
Please tell me it's a joke!Пожалуйста, скажи мне, что это шутка!
Enjoy! Don't wake me up when you get home!Развлекайся! И не разбуди меня, как вернёшься домой!
Alright, let me check that for you.Хорошо, я проверю.
Okay, deal... Let me google it!Ладно, договорились... Дай мне спросить у Гугла!
Just give me a call 15 minutes before you arrive.Просто позвоните мне за 15 минут до своего прихода.
Yeah, I can give you a kiss, come here.Ага, я могу тебя поцеловать, иди сюда.
Okay, let's check the blue ones first then.Ладно, давай сначала посмотрим все голубые пакеты.
That's a good idea, let me get him then.Отличная идея, пойду и заберу его.
Please don't get the half price ones.Пожалуйста, не бери тот, где цена снижена.

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