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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
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。
The toilet is being fixed on this floor, please use the upstairs.这层的坐便器在修理,请用楼上的。
See you girls, have fun.回头见,女孩们,玩得开心。
Hi Diego, please don't unleash Bear for now.你好,迪亚哥,请暂时不要放开大熊。
Come on! Let me introduce you to them.来吧!我介绍你给她们认识。
Don't act like you don't understand.不要装出一副不明白的样子。
Okay, let's go!好的,走吧!
Please tell me it's a joke!请告诉我这是个玩笑!
That's a good idea, let me get him then.好主意,那我去把它抱回来。
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!
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。
Please be there on time... Don't make me wait!请按时到那里... 别让我等!
Oh god! Look at the queues at the counters.哦,天哪!看看柜台那里的长队。
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。
Okay, let's check the blue ones first then.好的,那我们先看一下蓝色的。
Enjoy! Don't wake me up when you get home!玩的开心!当你回家之后不要吵醒我!
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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!
Okay, that's fine, enjoy your breakfast then.好吧,那就好,好好享受你的早餐吧。
Yeah, let's give it a go and see what happens.好的,让我们试一下,看看会发生什么。

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