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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
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。
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!
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。
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!
Come on, Cate!ええー、ケイト!
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!
See you girls, have fun.女の子たち、またね、楽しんできて。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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!
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。
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。
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 show you how to do it!やり方を見せてあげるよ!
Don't act like you don't understand.分からない振りをしないで。
I can hear you, don't hang up, Jen!聞こえるよ、切らないで、ジェン!
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。
Don't forget the beer deal.ビールの件は忘れないで。

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