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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
Please don't get the half price ones.Bitte nimm nicht die Günstigeren.
It was very nice to see you, say hi to Flora.Es war sehr schön dich zu sehen. Grüße Flora von mir.
I'm dead serious, just check the prices on your phone.Ich meine es absolut ernst. Überprüfe die Preise auf deinem Handy.
Okay, that's fine, enjoy your breakfast then.Okay, genieße dann dein Frühstück.
I can hear you, don't hang up, Jen!Ich kann dich hören, leg nicht auf Jen!
Let me tell you a true story...Lass mich dir eine wahre Geschichte erzählen.
Let me ask.Lass mich fragen.
Congratulations! Please come this way!Glückwunsch! Bitte folgen Sie mir!
Yes okay, let's go inside so I can show you the house.Ja, okay. Lassen Sie uns reingehen, damit ich Ihnen das Haus zeigen kann.
Michael, grab the door knob and pull it as hard as you can!Michael, packen Sie den Türknauf und ziehen Sie so fest Sie können!
https://www.google.com/search?q=How+did+Pinocchio+realize+he+wasnt+a+real+boyKlicke hier um den Link zu sehen!
The toilet is being fixed on this floor, please use the upstairs.Die Toilette auf diesem Stockwerk wird repariert. Bitte benutze die Toilette oben.
Yes, just ask me!Ja, wem sagst du das!
That's a good idea, let me get him then.Das ist eine gute Idee. Ich geh ihn dann holen.
He might be overly excited, try not to hold him too tight.Er ist möglicherweise extrem aufgeregt. Versuche ihn nicht zu fest zu halten.
Nope! We can walk there in just 10 minutes, let's go!Nein! Wir können in 10 Minuten zu Fuß dorthin gelangen. Auf geht's!
Yeah, I can give you a kiss, come here.Ja, ich kann dir einen Kuss geben. Komm her.
You don't have to go to the garden, dear, just smoke in the kitchen.Du musst nicht in den Garten gehen mein Lieber, du kannst einfach in der Küche rauchen.
Let me show you how to do it!Lass mich dir zeigen wie man es macht!
What!? Please don't say you made them catch an actual wasp.Was!? Bitte sag mir nicht, dass du sie dazu gebracht hast eine echte Wespe zu fangen.

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