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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
Don't be a f*cking liar!少他妈的撒谎!
Forget about what I said about Jen and Mike!请忘掉我说的有关珍和迈克的一切!
Alright, let me check that for you.好的,让我查一下。
Okay, let me get the coffees first.好的,我先去买咖啡。
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。
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。
Here is your f*cking tenner, spend it wisely!这是你那草*的十英镑,好好花!
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。
Hi Diego, please don't unleash Bear for now.你好,迪亚哥,请暂时不要放开大熊。
Hmm, well okay, let's steal some then!呃,好吧,那我们就偷一点!
Congratulations! Please come this way!恭喜您!请这边来!
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!
Yeah, I can give you a kiss, come here.是的,我可以给你个吻,过来。
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!
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。
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 check if the kitchen is still open, darling.让我看一下厨房是不是还开着,亲爱的。
That's a good idea, let me get him then.好主意,那我去把它抱回来。
Okay, deal... Let me google it!好的,成交... 让我们谷歌一下!

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