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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
Michael, grab the door knob and pull it as hard as you can!迈克尔,抓住门把手尽可能用力的拉!
You don't have to go to the garden, dear, just smoke in the kitchen.你不用必须去花园,亲爱的,在厨房抽就可以。
Just give me a call 15 minutes before you arrive.只是在您到来15分钟前给我打个电话。
Yes, just ask me!是的,我深有体会!
I'm dead serious, just check the prices on your phone.我是极其认真的,你用手机查下价格。
Okay, just tell us how much they pay, then.好,那么就告诉我们他们付多少。
Okay, let me get the coffees first.好的,我先去买咖啡。
Don't forget the beer deal.不要忘记改天请我喝啤酒。
Sleep well and sweet dreams.晚安,好梦。
Don't act like you don't understand.不要装出一副不明白的样子。
Let me google it!我来google一下!
A tenner is fine, let's see the cash first.10英镑没问题,但是要先看到现金。
That's a good idea, let me get him then.好主意,那我去把它抱回来。
Please tell me it's a joke!请告诉我这是个玩笑!
Don't judge it, just enjoy the holiday, Diego!不要去评判,享受这样的假日就行,迭戈!
That's fine, say hi to everyone.好的,向所有人问好。
What!? Please don't say you made them catch an actual wasp.什么!?请不要说你给他们抓了一个真的黄蜂。
Let me ask.让我问一下。
Please don't get the half price ones.请不要买半价的那种。
See you girls, have fun.回头见,女孩们,玩得开心。

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