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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
Come on, Cate!चलो भी, केट!
Michael, grab the door knob and pull it as hard as you can!माइकल, दरवाज़े के हत्थे को पकड़िये और जोर से खींचिये!
Enjoy! Don't wake me up when you get home!मज़े करो! घर पहुँचकर मुझे मत उठाना!
I'm dead serious, just check the prices on your phone.मैं बिलकुल गंभीर हूँ, अपने फोन पर दाम देख लो।
Okay, deal... Let me google it!ठीक है, पक्का... मैं इसे गूगल करती हूँ!
He might be overly excited, try not to hold him too tight.वह बहुत अधिक घबराया हुआ हो सकता है, उसे बहुत जोर से मत पकड़ो।
Oh sorry, please don't think I'm overreacting!ओह, माफ करना, कृपया यह मत सोचना कि मैं कुछ ज्यादा ही प्रतिक्रिया कर रहा हूँ!
Let me google it!मैं इसे गूगल करता हूँ!
Okay, let's go!हाँ, चलते हैं!
Forget about what I said about Jen and Mike!मैंने जो भी जेन और माइक के बारे में कहा उसे भूल जाना!
Here is your f*cking tenner, spend it wisely!यह रहा तुम्हारा क*बख्त टेनर, इसे बुद्धिमानी से खर्च करना!
Just give me a call 15 minutes before you arrive.बस आने से 15 मिनट पहले मुझे कॉल कर दीजियेगा।
Yeah, I can give you a kiss, come here.हाँ, मैं तुम्हें चुम्मा दे सकती हूँ, यहाँ आओ।
That's fine, say hi to everyone.ठीक है, सबको मेरा हैलो कहना।
Okay, that's fine, enjoy your breakfast then.ठीक है, कोई बात नहीं, फिर अपने नाश्ते का मज़ा लो।
Please tell me it's a joke!कृपया मुझे कहदो कि यह एक मज़ाक है!
Nope! We can walk there in just 10 minutes, let's go!नहीं! हम केवल 10 मिनट में वहां चलकर जा सकते हैं, चलो चलते हैं!
Oh god! Look at the queues at the counters.हे भगवान! काउंटर पर लाइन देखो।
Yes, just ask me!जी हाँ, मुझसे पूछिए!
See you girls, have fun.मिलते हैं लड़कियों, मज़े करो।

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Be going to
Be going to passive
Be used to / Get used to
Comparative
Defining relative clause
Echo tag
Expression
First conditional
Future
Future continuous
Future perfect continuous
Future perfect passive
Future perfect simple
Future simple passive
Greeting
Have/Get something done
Imperative
Implied conditional
Indirect question
Infinitive of purpose
Interjection
Mixed conditional
Modal
Modal passive
Non-defining relative clause
Other
Past continuous
Past continuous passive
Past perfect continuous
Past perfect passive
Past perfect simple
Past simple
Past simple passive
Polite request / offer / suggestion
Present continuous
Present continuous passive
Present perfect continuous
Present perfect passive
Present perfect simple
Present simple
Present simple passive
Question tag
Reduced relative clause
Reported speech imperative
Reported speech question
Reported speech request
Reported speech statement
Second conditional
Short answer
Superlative
Third conditional
Used to / would (past habit)
Was/were going to
Was/were supposed to
Wish
Would rather
Zero conditional