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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
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。
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 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!
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。
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!
Let me show you how to do it!やり方を見せてあげるよ!
Come on! Let me introduce you to them.来て!皆に紹介させて。
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。
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。
Don't be a f*cking liar!嘘つくなよ!
Don't forget the beer deal.ビールの件は忘れないで。
Oh sorry, please don't think I'm overreacting!あぁ、ごめん、お願いだから僕が過剰反応してるなんて思わないで!
I can hear you, don't hang up, Jen!聞こえるよ、切らないで、ジェン!
Okay, let's go!うん、行こう!
Alright, let me check that for you.承知しました。確認いたします。
Let me ask.聞いてみる。
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。
Let me tell you a true story...ひとつの話をさせて。
Okay, let me get the coffees first.了解、先にコーヒー買いに行かせて。
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。

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