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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
Hi Diego, please don't unleash Bear for now.こんにちはディエゴ、今はベアを解放させないでください。
Michael, grab the door knob and pull it as hard as you can!マイケルさん、ドアノブを掴んでドアを思いっきり引いて!
Okay, that's fine, enjoy your breakfast then.分かったよ、じゃあ朝ご飯楽しんでくれよ。
Congratulations! Please come this way!おめでとうございます! こちらへお越しください!
Please don't get the half price ones.お願いだから半額のは取らないで。
Okay, deal... Let me google it!それじゃあ決まりね… ググってみるわ!
Yes okay, let's go inside so I can show you the house.あら、そうですか。中に入りましょうか。お家を案内しますわ。
Let me check if the kitchen is still open, darling.キッチンがまたやっているか確認してくるね。
See you girls, have fun.女の子たち、またね、楽しんできて。
Let me tell you a true story...ひとつの話をさせて。
Yeah, please just throw it in the bin.うん、お願いするよ、ゴミ箱に捨ててくれ。
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。
Yeah, I can give you a kiss, come here.いいわ。キスしてあげるから、こっちに来て。
Sleep well and sweet dreams.良い眠りと、夢を。
Don't act like you don't understand.分からない振りをしないで。
Don't forget the beer deal.ビールの件は忘れないで。
It was very nice to see you, say hi to Flora.会えてとっても良かったよ、フローラによろしくな。
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!
Alright, let me check that for you.承知しました。確認いたします。
Don't be a f*cking liar!嘘つくなよ!

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