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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
Oh sorry, please don't think I'm overreacting!哦,对不起,请不要以为我是反应过度!
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Alright, let me check that for you.好的,让我查一下。
Okay, just tell us how much they pay, then.好,那么就告诉我们他们付多少。
Please tell me it's a joke!请告诉我这是个玩笑!
Nope! We can walk there in just 10 minutes, let's go!不用!我们步行10分钟就到了,走吧!
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。
Hi Diego, please don't unleash Bear for now.你好,迪亚哥,请暂时不要放开大熊。
Forget about what I said about Jen and Mike!请忘掉我说的有关珍和迈克的一切!
Congratulations! Please come this way!恭喜您!请这边来!
Okay, let's check the blue ones first then.好的,那我们先看一下蓝色的。
Yes okay, let's go inside so I can show you the house.好的,让我们进去我带您参观下房子。
Please don't get the half price ones.请不要买半价的那种。
Yes, we have paper towels, I can clean it up, don't worry!是的,我们有纸巾,我来收拾干净,别担心!
Yeah, I can give you a kiss, come here.是的,我可以给你个吻,过来。
He might be overly excited, try not to hold him too tight.它可能过于兴奋了,试着不要抱得太紧。
Yes, just ask me!是的,我深有体会!
See you girls, have fun.回头见,女孩们,玩得开心。
Please be there on time... Don't make me wait!请按时到那里... 别让我等!
I can hear you, don't hang up, Jen!我能听到你说话,别挂,珍!

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