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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, I can give you a kiss, come here.그럼, 키스해주고 말고, 이리 와.
He might be overly excited, try not to hold him too tight.너무 흥분해서 그럴지도 몰라. 너무 꽉 잡지 말아봐.
Don't forget the beer deal.맥주 사주는 거 잊지말구.
Yes, we have paper towels, I can clean it up, don't worry!응, 종이타월 있어. 내가 닦을게, 걱정 마!
That's fine, say hi to everyone.그래 그럼, 애들한테 인사 전해주고.
Okay, let me get the coffees first.그래, 우선 커피부터 사올게.
Okay, that's fine, enjoy your breakfast then.그래, 됐어. 아침이나 맛있게 먹어.
Yeah, please just throw it in the bin.응, 그냥 쓰레기통에 버려줘.
Hi Diego, please don't unleash Bear for now.안녕, 디에고. 지금은 베어 목줄 풀지 말아주세요.
Let me ask.물어볼게.
Forget about what I said about Jen and Mike!젠하고 마이크 얘기한 건 잊어버려요!
Okay, let's go!좋아, 가자!
Hmm, well okay, let's steal some then!으음, 글쎄, 좋아, 그럼 좀 훔치자!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7b_DDgvsgA노래를 감상하려면 여기를 누르세요!
Okay, let's check the blue ones first then.그래, 그럼 파란색부터 확인해보자.
Oh sorry, please don't think I'm overreacting!아, 저런, 내가 오버하는 거라고 생각하지 말아줘!
Come on, Cate!야, 케이트!
What!? Please don't say you made them catch an actual wasp.뭐!? 진짜 말벌을 잡게 한 건 아니라고 제발 말해줘.
Don't be a f*cking liar!지x하고 자빠졌네!
I'm dead serious, just check the prices on your phone.내가 얼마나 진지한데, 휴대폰으로 시세 검색해 봐.

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