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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
Okay, let's go!Tamam, hadi gidelim!
That's fine, say hi to everyone.İyi o zaman, herkese selam söyle.
Just give me a call 15 minutes before you arrive.Varmadan 15 dakika önce beni araman yeterli.
Don't act like you don't understand.Anlamıyormuş gibi yapma.
A tenner is fine, let's see the cash first.Onluk iyidir, önce parayı görelim.
Yes, we have paper towels, I can clean it up, don't worry!Evet, mutfak kağıdımız var, ben temizlerim merak etme!
Sleep well and sweet dreams.İyi uykular ve tatlı rüyalar.
Okay, just tell us how much they pay, then.Tamam, o zaman bize ne kadar ödediklerini söyle.
See you girls, have fun.Görüşmek üzere kızlar, iyi eğlenceler.
I have discovered this recently, listen to the lyrics.Şunu yeni keşfettim, sözlerini dinle.
I can hear you, don't hang up, Jen!Ben seni duyabiliyorum, kapatma, Jen!
Forget about what I said about Jen and Mike!Jen ve Mike hakkında söylediklerimi unut!
Congratulations! Please come this way!Tebrikler! Lütfen bu tarafa gelin!
Oh sorry, please don't think I'm overreacting!Ah, pardon, lütfen aşırı tepki verdiğimi düşünme!
Yes okay, let's go inside so I can show you the house.Evet tamam, içeri gidelim de size evi göstereyim.
Michael, grab the door knob and pull it as hard as you can!Michael, kapının kolunu tut ve çekebildiğin kadar güçlü çek!
I'm dead serious, just check the prices on your phone.Çok ciddiyim, istersen telefonundan fiyatlara bak.
Oh god! Look at the queues at the counters.Allah! Kasalardaki kuyruğa bak.
https://www.google.com/search?q=How+did+Pinocchio+realize+he+wasnt+a+real+boyLinki görmek için buraya tıklayın!
Don't forget the beer deal.Bira sözünü unutma.

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