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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
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。
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!
He might be overly excited, try not to hold him too tight.きっと彼ひどく興奮しているのかもしれない、きつく抱きしめようとしないでね。
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。
That's fine, say hi to everyone.良いよ、皆によろしく。
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。
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。
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!
Please tell me it's a joke!冗談だって言ってよ!
Let me ask.聞いてみる。
Please don't get the half price ones.お願いだから半額のは取らないで。
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!
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。
Come on! Let me introduce you to them.来て!皆に紹介させて。
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。
Let me tell you a true story...ひとつの話をさせて。
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。
Just give me a call 15 minutes before you arrive.ただし、到着の 15 分前にお電話をください。
I can hear you, don't hang up, Jen!聞こえるよ、切らないで、ジェン!
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!

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