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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
A tenner is fine, let's see the cash first.Onluk iyidir, önce parayı görelim.
The toilet is being fixed on this floor, please use the upstairs.Bu kattaki tuvalet tamir ediliyor, lütfen üsttekini kullan.
Sleep well and sweet dreams.İyi uykular ve tatlı rüyalar.
Don't act like you don't understand.Anlamıyormuş gibi yapma.
Okay, that's fine, enjoy your breakfast then.Tamam, güzel, iyi kahvaltılar sana o zaman.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7b_DDgvsgALinki görmek için buraya tıklayın!
Okay, let's check the blue ones first then.Tamam, hadi şu mavileri kontrol edelim ilk önce o zaman.
Hmm, well okay, let's steal some then!Hmm, peki, tamam hadi çalalım biraz o zaman!
https://www.google.com/search?q=How+did+Pinocchio+realize+he+wasnt+a+real+boyLinki görmek için buraya tıklayın!
Enjoy! Don't wake me up when you get home!İyi eğlenceler! Eve gelince beni uyandırma!
Yeah, please just throw it in the bin.Evet, lütfen hemen çöpe at.
Okay, let's go!Tamam, hadi gidelim!
Forget about what I said about Jen and Mike!Jen ve Mike hakkında söylediklerimi unut!
Oh sorry, please don't think I'm overreacting!Ah, pardon, lütfen aşırı tepki verdiğimi düşünme!
Let me ask.Bir sorayım.
Don't forget the beer deal.Bira sözünü unutma.
Let me tell you a true story...Bak şimdi, sana gerçek bir hikaye anlatayım.
He might be overly excited, try not to hold him too tight.Aşırı heyecanlanmış olabilir, çok sıkı tutmamaya çalış.
Here is your f*cking tenner, spend it wisely!Al kodumun onluğunu, akıllıca harca!
Yes okay, let's go inside so I can show you the house.Evet tamam, içeri gidelim de size evi göstereyim.

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