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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 fine, say hi to everyone.良いよ、皆によろしく。
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Okay, deal... Let me google it!それじゃあ決まりね… ググってみるわ!
Okay, let me get the coffees first.了解、先にコーヒー買いに行かせて。
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。
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。
Come on, Cate!ええー、ケイト!
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。
Let me show you how to do it!やり方を見せてあげるよ!
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。
Don't judge it, just enjoy the holiday, Diego!あんまり考えないで、休みを楽しんで、ディエゴ!
Sleep well and sweet dreams.良い眠りと、夢を。
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。
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。
Please tell me it's a joke!冗談だって言ってよ!
The toilet is being fixed on this floor, please use the upstairs.この階のトイレは修理中なんだ。上の階のトイレを使ってくれるかな。
Let me tell you a true story...ひとつの話をさせて。
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!
A tenner is fine, let's see the cash first.10ポンドでいいぜ、金を最初に見ようじゃないか。
Yeah, let's give it a go and see what happens.うん、試してみようそれでどうなるか見てみよう。

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