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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
That's a good idea, let me get him then.È una buona idea, lo vado a prendere allora.
I can hear you, don't hang up, Jen!Ti sento, non riagganciare, Jen!
Let me google it!Fammi cercare su Google!
Yes, just ask me!Sì, non dirlo a me!
Enjoy! Don't wake me up when you get home!Divertiti! Non svegliarmi quando torni a casa!
Let me tell you a true story...Permettimi di raccontarti una storia vera.
Let me check if the kitchen is still open, darling.Fammi controllare se la cucina è ancora aperta, cara.
Alright, let me check that for you.Va bene, mi faccia controllare per lei.
You don't have to go to the garden, dear, just smoke in the kitchen.Non devi andare in giardino, caro, puoi fumare in cucina.
Don't act like you don't understand.Non fare finta di non capire.
Don't forget the beer deal.Non dimenticarti della birra.
He might be overly excited, try not to hold him too tight.Potrebbe essere troppo eccitato, cerca di non tenerlo troppo stretto.
The toilet is being fixed on this floor, please use the upstairs.Il gabinetto è in riparazione su questo piano, per favore usa quello al piano di sopra.
Oh sorry, please don't think I'm overreacting!Oh, scusa, per favore non pensare che la mia sia una reazione eccessiva!
I'm dead serious, just check the prices on your phone.Sono serissimo, controlla i prezzi sul telefono.
Come on! Let me introduce you to them.Andiamo! Te le faccio conoscere.
Yeah, let's give it a go and see what happens.Sì, proviamoci e vediamo che succede.
A tenner is fine, let's see the cash first.Un deca va bene, vediamo prima il contante.
Okay, that's fine, enjoy your breakfast then.Ok, va bene, goditi la tua colazione allora.
Hi Diego, please don't unleash Bear for now.Ciao Diego, per favore non togliere il guinzaglio a Bear per adesso.

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