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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 google it!Laisse-moi chercher sur google!
Nope! We can walk there in just 10 minutes, let's go!Non! On peut y aller en marchant en 10 minutes, on y va!
Just give me a call 15 minutes before you arrive.Vous n'avez qu'à m’appeler 1 minutes avant d'arriver.
Come on, Cate!Mais enfin Cate !
Forget about what I said about Jen and Mike!Oublie ce que j'ai dit à propos de Jen et Mike!
Don't act like you don't understand.Ne fais pas comme-ci tu ne comprenais pas.
Come on! Let me introduce you to them.Venez ! Laissez-moi vous présenter.
I can hear you, don't hang up, Jen!Je peux t'entendre, ne raccroche pas, Jen!
Please be there on time... Don't make me wait!Sois là-bas à temps s'il-te-plaît... Ne me fais pas attendre !
He might be overly excited, try not to hold him too tight.Je pense qu'il doit être un peu trop excité, essaye de ne pas le tenir trop fermement.
I'm dead serious, just check the prices on your phone.Je suis très sérieux, vérifie juste les prix sur ton téléphone.
Yeah, please just throw it in the bin.Oui, jette la juste à la poubelle.
Okay, let's go!Ok, on y va!
Don't judge it, just enjoy the holiday, Diego!Ne jugez pas, profitez simplement de ce jour Diego !
Let me show you how to do it!Laisse-moi te montrer comment faire !
Here is your f*cking tenner, spend it wisely!Les voilà tes p*tains de dix balles!
I have discovered this recently, listen to the lyrics.J'ai découvert ça il n'y a pas longtemps, écoute les paroles.
Let me check if the kitchen is still open, darling.Laissez-moi vérifier si la cuisine est toujours ouverte.
Enjoy! Don't wake me up when you get home!Profite ! Ne me réveille pas quand tu arrives à la maison !
It was very nice to see you, say hi to Flora.Ça m'a fait plaisir de te revoir, passe mon bonjour à Flora.

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