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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 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!
Please tell me it's a joke!冗談だって言ってよ!
Please don't get the half price ones.お願いだから半額のは取らないで。
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, let's check the blue ones first then.よし、じゃあ青色をまず探してみよう。
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。
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。
That's fine, say hi to everyone.良いよ、皆によろしく。
Don't act like you don't understand.分からない振りをしないで。
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。
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。
Come on, Cate!ええー、ケイト!
Sleep well and sweet dreams.良い眠りと、夢を。
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。
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!
It was very nice to see you, say hi to Flora.会えてとっても良かったよ、フローラによろしくな。
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。
Alright, let me check that for you.承知しました。確認いたします。
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。
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!

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