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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 me get the coffees first.好的,我先去买咖啡。
Okay, let's go!好的,走吧!
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。
Congratulations! Please come this way!恭喜您!请这边来!
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。
It was very nice to see you, say hi to Flora.见到你很高兴,代我向佛洛拉问好。
Forget about what I said about Jen and Mike!请忘掉我说的有关珍和迈克的一切!
Come on! Let me introduce you to them.来吧!我介绍你给她们认识。
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!
A tenner is fine, let's see the cash first.10英镑没问题,但是要先看到现金。
Here is your f*cking tenner, spend it wisely!这是你那草*的十英镑,好好花!
Let me google it!我来google一下!
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。
Yeah, please just throw it in the bin.是的,请赶紧扔垃圾桶里。
Please don't get the half price ones.请不要买半价的那种。
https://www.google.com/search?q=How+did+Pinocchio+realize+he+wasnt+a+real+boy点击这里来查看链接!
Let me ask the girls if they want something, too.让我问一下女孩们,看她们是不是也有需要。
Don't be a f*cking liar!少他妈的撒谎!
Okay, let's check the blue ones first then.好的,那我们先看一下蓝色的。

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