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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
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 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。
Let me google it!Googleで調べさせて!
Don't be a f*cking liar!嘘つくなよ!
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!
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!
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。
Okay, let me get the coffees first.了解、先にコーヒー買いに行かせて。
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。
Forget about what I said about Jen and Mike!ジェンとマイクの事で俺がなんて言ったか忘れてくれ!
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。
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, 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。
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。
Let me show you how to do it!やり方を見せてあげるよ!
Come on, Cate!ええー、ケイト!
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, 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!
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!
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。

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