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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, please just throw it in the bin.うん、お願いするよ、ゴミ箱に捨ててくれ。
Yes, just ask me!うん、本当ね!
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!
Come on! Let me introduce you to them.来て!皆に紹介させて。
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!
Okay, deal... Let me google it!それじゃあ決まりね… ググってみるわ!
Don't be a f*cking liar!嘘つくなよ!
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。
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。
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!
Please tell me it's a joke!冗談だって言ってよ!
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。
Alright, let me check that for you.承知しました。確認いたします。
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!
Sleep well and sweet dreams.良い眠りと、夢を。
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。
Let me show you how to do it!やり方を見せてあげるよ!
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。
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。
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。

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