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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
Let me check if the kitchen is still open, darling..دعينى اتفقد اذا كان المطبخ مازال مفتوحاً, عزيزتى
The toilet is being fixed on this floor, please use the upstairs..الحمام في هذا الطابق يتم إصلاحه، من فضلك إستخدمي الحمام في الطابق العلوي
Sleep well and sweet dreams..نوماً هنيئاً و أحلاماً سعيدة
Michael, grab the door knob and pull it as hard as you can!!مايكل، قم بسحب مقبض الباب واسحب بأقصى ماتستطيع
Come on! Let me introduce you to them..هيا! دعنى أعرفهم عليك
Don't judge it, just enjoy the holiday, Diego!!لا تحكم على ذلك, فقط استمتع بالعطلة ديجو
See you girls, have fun..أراكم لاحقاً يافتيات, استمتعوا
It was very nice to see you, say hi to Flora..سعدت جداً بمقابلتك, قل مرحباً لفلورا
Oh god! Look at the queues at the counters..اوه يا إلهى! انظر الى الصفوف عند مكتب الدفع
Don't be a f*cking liar!!لا تكن كاذباً لعيناَ
I can hear you, don't hang up, Jen!!انا أستطيع سماعك، لا تقومى بالإغلاق، جين
Yeah, let's give it a go and see what happens..حسناً، لنجرب هذا و نرى ما سيحدث
Alright, let me check that for you..حسنًا، دعيني أتفقد من أجلك
https://www.google.com/search?q=How+did+Pinocchio+realize+he+wasnt+a+real+boy!اضغط هنا لترى الرابط
Congratulations! Please come this way!!مبروك! من هذا الطريق من فضلكم
Oh sorry, please don't think I'm overreacting!!أوه، أسفة، من فضلك لا تعتقدى اننى أبالغ
Okay, that's fine, enjoy your breakfast then..حسناً، هذا جيد، استمتع بفطورك إذاً
He might be overly excited, try not to hold him too tight..ربما هو متحمس بشكل زائد، حاولى الا تمسكيه بشكل قوى جداً
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7b_DDgvsgA!إضغط هنا لترى الرابط
Don't forget the beer deal..لا تنسين إتفاق الجعة

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