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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.응, 그냥 쓰레기통에 버려줘.
I have discovered this recently, listen to the lyrics.최근에 이 노래를 찾았는데, 가사를 한 번 들어봐.
Let me check if the kitchen is still open, darling.주방 아직 돌아가고 있는지 확인해볼게, 자기.
https://www.google.com/search?q=How+did+Pinocchio+realize+he+wasnt+a+real+boy답을 찾으려면 여기를 누르세요!
Okay, let's check the blue ones first then.그래, 그럼 파란색부터 확인해보자.
Nope! We can walk there in just 10 minutes, let's go!아니! 10분만 걸으면 돼. 어서 가자!
Don't judge it, just enjoy the holiday, Diego!깊게 생각하지 말고, 그냥 공휴일을 즐겨요, 디에고!
Okay, let me get the coffees first.그래, 우선 커피부터 사올게.
Yes, we have paper towels, I can clean it up, don't worry!응, 종이타월 있어. 내가 닦을게, 걱정 마!
That's a good idea, let me get him then.좋은 생각이야. 가서 데려올게.
Yeah, let's give it a go and see what happens.그래, 어디 한 번 시도해보고 어떻게 되나 보자.
I'm dead serious, just check the prices on your phone.내가 얼마나 진지한데, 휴대폰으로 시세 검색해 봐.
Okay, deal... Let me google it!좋아, 내기하는 거다... 구글 해볼게!
Yes, just ask me!그러니까, 내 말이!
Come on! Let me introduce you to them.가자! 내가 소개시켜줄게.
Oh god! Look at the queues at the counters.앗, 세상에! 계산대에 줄 선 것 좀 봐.
Let me ask the girls if they want something, too.쟤네들도 뭐 먹을 건지 물어볼게.
That's fine, say hi to everyone.그래 그럼, 애들한테 인사 전해주고.
Please don't get the half price ones.반값짜리는 사지 말아줘.
Please tell me it's a joke!제발 그냥 장난이라고 말해줘!

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