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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。
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。
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!
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。
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。
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!
Yes, just ask me!うん、本当ね!
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。
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!
Okay, let's go!うん、行こう!
Come on! Let me introduce you to them.来て!皆に紹介させて。
Sleep well and sweet dreams.良い眠りと、夢を。
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!
Okay, let me get the coffees first.了解、先にコーヒー買いに行かせて。
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!
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 be a f*cking liar!嘘つくなよ!
Nope! We can walk there in just 10 minutes, let's go!いいや!僕たちは歩いていくのさ、そこまで10分だからね、さあ行くよ!
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。
Please tell me it's a joke!冗談だって言ってよ!

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