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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
Okay, deal... Let me google it!De acuerdo, hecho... ¡Déjame buscarlo en Google!
Come on! Let me introduce you to them.¡Vamos! Deja que te las presente.
Let me google it!¡Déjame buscarlo en Google!
Let me ask the girls if they want something, too.Déjame preguntarle a las chicas si quieren algo, también.
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.
Congratulations! Please come this way!¡Felicidades! ¡Por favor síganme!
Don't forget the beer deal.No olvides el trato de la cerveza.
Let me ask.Dejame preguntar.
Please don't get the half price ones.Por favor no cojas los que están a mitad de precio.
Okay, let's go!Vale, ¡vámonos!
Oh god! Look at the queues at the counters.¡Madre mía! Mira las colas en las cajas.
Okay, that's fine, enjoy your breakfast then.Vale, está bien, disfruta de tu desayuno entonces.
Yes, just ask me!Sí, ¡que te lo digo!
Yeah, I can give you a kiss, come here.Sí, puedo darte un beso, ven aquí.
Oh sorry, please don't think I'm overreacting!Oh, lo siento, ¡por favor no pienses que estoy exagerando!
Hi Diego, please don't unleash Bear for now.Hola Diego, por favor no sueltes a Bear por ahora.
The toilet is being fixed on this floor, please use the upstairs.El inodoro de este piso está siendo arreglado, por favor usa el de arriba.
Please tell me it's a joke!¡Por favor, dime que es una broma!
https://www.google.com/search?q=How+did+Pinocchio+realize+he+wasnt+a+real+boy¡Haz click aquí para ver el enlace!
Nope! We can walk there in just 10 minutes, let's go!¡No! Podemos llegar andando en solo 10 minutos, ¡vamos!

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