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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
Here is your f*cking tenner, spend it wisely!¡Aquí están tus p*tas 10 libras, gástalas con sabiduría!
Oh god! Look at the queues at the counters.¡Madre mía! Mira las colas en las cajas.
Forget about what I said about Jen and Mike!¡Olvida lo que he dicho sobre Jen y Mike!
Oh sorry, please don't think I'm overreacting!Oh, lo siento, ¡por favor no pienses que estoy exagerando!
What!? Please don't say you made them catch an actual wasp.¿¡Qué!? Por favor, no me digas que los hiciste atrapar una avispa real.
Don't be a f*cking liar!¡No seas un p*to mentiroso!
Let me google it!¡Déjame buscarlo en Google!
He might be overly excited, try not to hold him too tight.Podría estar demasiado emocionado, intenta no agarrarlo demasiado fuerte.
Let me tell you a true story...Deja que te cuente una historia real.
Please don't get the half price ones.Por favor no cojas los que están a mitad de precio.
Yes okay, let's go inside so I can show you the house.Sí de acuerdo, entremos para que les muestre la casa.
I'm dead serious, just check the prices on your phone.Lo digo muy en serio, revisa los precios en tu teléfono.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7b_DDgvsgA¡Haz click aquí para ver el enlace!
Yes, just ask me!Sí, ¡que te lo digo!
Nope! We can walk there in just 10 minutes, let's go!¡No! Podemos llegar andando en solo 10 minutos, ¡vamos!
Let me ask.Dejame preguntar.
Yeah, please just throw it in the bin.Sí, por favor tírala al cubo de basura.
https://www.google.com/search?q=How+did+Pinocchio+realize+he+wasnt+a+real+boy¡Haz click aquí para ver el enlace!
It was very nice to see you, say hi to Flora.Ha estado bien verte, saluda a Flora.
Yeah, I can give you a kiss, come here.Sí, puedo darte un beso, ven aquí.

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