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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
Yes, we have paper towels, I can clean it up, don't worry!あぁ、ペーパータオルあるよ、僕が掃除するから、心配しないで!
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。
Okay, let's check the blue ones first then.よし、じゃあ青色をまず探してみよう。
Come on, Cate!ええー、ケイト!
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。
https://www.google.com/search?q=How+did+Pinocchio+realize+he+wasnt+a+real+boyここをクリックしてリンクを見てみよう!
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!
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!
What!? Please don't say you made them catch an actual wasp.えぇ!? まさか、あの子たちに本物のスズメバチを捕まえさせたなんて言わないでよ。
Okay, let me get the coffees first.了解、先にコーヒー買いに行かせて。
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。
Let me ask the girls if they want something, too.女の子たちに、何か欲しいものがないかも聞きましょう。
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。
Let me tell you a true story...ひとつの話をさせて。
Let me show you how to do it!やり方を見せてあげるよ!
Let me google it!Googleで調べさせて!
That's fine, say hi to everyone.良いよ、皆によろしく。
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。
Okay, deal... Let me google it!それじゃあ決まりね… ググってみるわ!
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。

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