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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
Yeah, I can give you a kiss, come here.Ouais, je peux te donner un bisou, viens ici.
Let me ask the girls if they want something, too.Laissez-moi demander aux filles si elles veulent quelque chose aussi.
Alright, let me check that for you.Bien, je vais vérifier cela pour vous.
I'm dead serious, just check the prices on your phone.Je suis très sérieux, vérifie juste les prix sur ton téléphone.
Please don't get the half price ones.Ne prends pas ceux qui sont à moitié prix, s'il te plaît.
A tenner is fine, let's see the cash first.Dix livres, ça me va. File le fric d'abord.
Michael, grab the door knob and pull it as hard as you can!Michael, attrapez la poignée et tirez aussi fort que possible!
Let me google it!Laisse-moi chercher sur google!
Forget about what I said about Jen and Mike!Oublie ce que j'ai dit à propos de Jen et Mike!
Okay, let me get the coffees first.Ok, laisse-moi le temps d'aller chercher les cafés.
Come on, Cate!Mais enfin Cate !
Hi Diego, please don't unleash Bear for now.Salut Diégo, évite de lâcher Bear pour l'instant.
Okay, deal... Let me google it!Okay, on parie... Laisse-moi chercher ça sur google !
See you girls, have fun.Au revoir les filles, amusez-vous bien.
Yes, just ask me!Oui, je ne vous le fais pas dire !
Let me show you how to do it!Laisse-moi te montrer comment faire !
That's a good idea, let me get him then.C'est une bonne idée, laisse moi aller le chercher alors.
I have discovered this recently, listen to the lyrics.J'ai découvert ça il n'y a pas longtemps, écoute les paroles.
Sleep well and sweet dreams.Dormez bien.
Okay, let's check the blue ones first then.Okay, vérifions les emballages bleus d'abord dans ce cas.

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