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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! Let me introduce you to them.来て!皆に紹介させて。
You don't have to go to the garden, dear, just smoke in the kitchen.あなた、お庭に行かなくても、キッチンで吸っていいのよ。
I can hear you, don't hang up, Jen!聞こえるよ、切らないで、ジェン!
Okay, just tell us how much they pay, then.そうかい。それじゃあ、いくらなのか教えてくれよ。
Yes, just ask me!うん、本当ね!
Enjoy! Don't wake me up when you get home!楽しんで!家についても僕を起こさないで。
Please be there on time... Don't make me wait!時間どおりに来てくれよ… 待たせるなよ!
I have discovered this recently, listen to the lyrics.これ、最近見つけたんだけど、聴いてみて。
Sleep well and sweet dreams.良い眠りと、夢を。
Okay, let me get the coffees first.了解、先にコーヒー買いに行かせて。
Hmm, well okay, let's steal some then!うーん、そうね、分かった、じゃあ盗んじゃいましょ!
Let me show you how to do it!やり方を見せてあげるよ!
See you girls, have fun.女の子たち、またね、楽しんできて。
Let me ask.聞いてみる。
I'm dead serious, just check the prices on your phone.僕はいたってまじめだよ。携帯で価格を見てみなよ。
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7b_DDgvsgAここをクリックしてリンクを見てみよう!
That's a good idea, let me get him then.それは良い考えね、じゃ彼を取りに行かせてね。
Oh god! Look at the queues at the counters.おやまあ!レジに並んでるあの行列を見て。
That's fine, say hi to everyone.良いよ、皆によろしく。
Let me google it!Googleで調べさせて!

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