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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
Okay, let me get the coffees first.Ok, fammi prima prendere il caffè.
Sleep well and sweet dreams.Dormi bene e sogni d'oro.
Okay, let's check the blue ones first then.Ok, controlliamo prima quelle blu allora.
Let me tell you a true story...Permettimi di raccontarti una storia vera.
Forget about what I said about Jen and Mike!Dimentica quello che ha detto di Jen e Mike!
What!? Please don't say you made them catch an actual wasp.Cosa!? Per favore non dire che gli hai fatto catturare una vespa vera.
Don't forget the beer deal.Non dimenticarti della birra.
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.
Let me show you how to do it!Ti faccio vedere come si fa!
Oh sorry, please don't think I'm overreacting!Oh, scusa, per favore non pensare che la mia sia una reazione eccessiva!
Oh god! Look at the queues at the counters.Oddio! Guarda la fila alle casse.
Don't judge it, just enjoy the holiday, Diego!Non giudicarla, goditi soltanto la festa Diego!
Let me google it!Fammi cercare su Google!
Yeah, please just throw it in the bin.Sì, per favore gettala nella spazzatura.
Alright, let me check that for you.Va bene, mi faccia controllare per lei.
Yeah, I can give you a kiss, come here.Sì, posso darti un bacio, vieni qui.
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.
Okay, deal... Let me google it!Ok, ci sto… Fammi cercare su Google!
Please tell me it's a joke!Per favore dimmi che è uno scherzo!
Come on, Cate!Andiamo, Cate!

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