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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 ask.मैं पूछती हूँ।
I have discovered this recently, listen to the lyrics.मैंने इसे हाल ही में खोजा है, इसके बोल सुनो।
Sleep well and sweet dreams.अच्छे से सोना और मीठे सपने देखना।
Alright, let me check that for you.ठीक है, मैं आपके लिए यह देखती 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!
I can hear you, don't hang up, Jen!मैं आपको सुन सकता हूँ, फोन मत रखिये, जेन!
Don't judge it, just enjoy the holiday, Diego!इतना मत सोचो डिएगो, बस छुट्टी का मज़ा लो!
That's a good idea, let me get him then.यह अच्छा विचार है, तो फिर मैं उसे ले आती हूँ।
Here is your f*cking tenner, spend it wisely!यह रहा तुम्हारा क*बख्त टेनर, इसे बुद्धिमानी से खर्च करना!
What!? Please don't say you made them catch an actual wasp.क्या!? कृपया ये मत कहना कि तुमने उनसे सचमुच का ततैया पकड़वाया।
Okay, that's fine, enjoy your breakfast then.ठीक है, कोई बात नहीं, फिर अपने नाश्ते का मज़ा लो।
That's fine, say hi to everyone.ठीक है, सबको मेरा हैलो कहना।
Yes, just ask me!जी हाँ, मुझसे पूछिए!
Please don't get the half price ones.कृपया आधे दाम वाले मत लेना।
Let me check if the kitchen is still open, darling.मैं देखता हूँ, डार्लिंग, रसोईघर अभी भी खुला है या नहीं।
Hmm, well okay, let's steal some then!हम्म, खैर, ठीक है फिर चलो कुछ चुराते हैं!
Yes okay, let's go inside so I can show you the house.हाँ ठीक है, चलिए अन्दर चलते हैं ताकि मैं आपको घर दिखा सकूँ।
Okay, let me get the coffees first.ठीक है, पहले मैं कॉफ़ी ले आती हूँ।
The toilet is being fixed on this floor, please use the upstairs.इस मंजिल का शौचालय ठीक हो रहा है, कृपया ऊपर वाला इस्तेमाल करिये।

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