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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
Come on! Let me introduce you to them..هيا! دعنى أعرفهم عليك
He might be overly excited, try not to hold him too tight..ربما هو متحمس بشكل زائد، حاولى الا تمسكيه بشكل قوى جداً
A tenner is fine, let's see the cash first..لا بأس بعشرة جنيهات، دعنا نرى الأموال أولاً
Congratulations! Please come this way!!مبروك! من هذا الطريق من فضلكم
It was very nice to see you, say hi to Flora..سعدت جداً بمقابلتك, قل مرحباً لفلورا
I have discovered this recently, listen to the lyrics..لقد اكتشفت هذه مؤخرًا، إستمعي إلى كلمات الاغنية
Okay, just tell us how much they pay, then..حسنًا، فقط أخبرنا كم يدفعون، إذاً
Come on, Cate!! هيا يا كيت
Don't be a f*cking liar!!لا تكن كاذباً لعيناَ
You don't have to go to the garden, dear, just smoke in the kitchen..لا يجب أن تذهب إلى الحديقة، ياعزيزي، يمكنك فقط التدخين في المطبخ
Please tell me it's a joke!!برجاء أخبرينى ان هذه مزحة
Alright, let me check that for you..حسنًا، دعيني أتفقد من أجلك
Sleep well and sweet dreams..نوماً هنيئاً و أحلاماً سعيدة
Don't judge it, just enjoy the holiday, Diego!!لا تحكم على ذلك, فقط استمتع بالعطلة ديجو
Don't forget the beer deal..لا تنسين إتفاق الجعة
Oh god! Look at the queues at the counters..اوه يا إلهى! انظر الى الصفوف عند مكتب الدفع
Please be there on time... Don't make me wait!!برجاء كوني هناك في الموعد...لا تجعليني أنتظر
Michael, grab the door knob and pull it as hard as you can!!مايكل، قم بسحب مقبض الباب واسحب بأقصى ماتستطيع
Okay, deal... Let me google it!!حسنًا، إتفقنا...دعني أبحث على جوجل
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7b_DDgvsgA!إضغط هنا لترى الرابط

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