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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
Don't forget the beer deal.ビールの件は忘れないで。
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!
Don't act like you don't understand.分からない振りをしないで。
Come on! Let me introduce you to them.来て!皆に紹介させて。
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!
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。
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!
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。
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。
Sleep well and sweet dreams.良い眠りと、夢を。
That's fine, say hi to everyone.良いよ、皆によろしく。
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。
Let me ask.聞いてみる。
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。
Enjoy! Don't wake me up when you get home!楽しんで!家についても僕を起こさないで。
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!
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。
Let me google it!Googleで調べさせて!
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。
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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