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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
Hmm, well okay, let's steal some then!으음, 글쎄, 좋아, 그럼 좀 훔치자!
Okay, deal... Let me google it!좋아, 내기하는 거다... 구글 해볼게!
I'm dead serious, just check the prices on your phone.내가 얼마나 진지한데, 휴대폰으로 시세 검색해 봐.
The toilet is being fixed on this floor, please use the upstairs.이 층 화장실은 수리 중이니까, 위층 걸 사용하세요.
Congratulations! Please come this way!축하드려요! 이 쪽으로 따라와주세요!
Don't act like you don't understand.모르는 척 하지말고.
See you girls, have fun.나중에 봐요, 아가씨들. 즐거운 시간.
Don't judge it, just enjoy the holiday, Diego!깊게 생각하지 말고, 그냥 공휴일을 즐겨요, 디에고!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7b_DDgvsgA노래를 감상하려면 여기를 누르세요!
Let me check if the kitchen is still open, darling.주방 아직 돌아가고 있는지 확인해볼게, 자기.
Come on! Let me introduce you to them.가자! 내가 소개시켜줄게.
Oh sorry, please don't think I'm overreacting!아, 저런, 내가 오버하는 거라고 생각하지 말아줘!
What!? Please don't say you made them catch an actual wasp.뭐!? 진짜 말벌을 잡게 한 건 아니라고 제발 말해줘.
That's fine, say hi to everyone.그래 그럼, 애들한테 인사 전해주고.
Come on, Cate!야, 케이트!
Please don't get the half price ones.반값짜리는 사지 말아줘.
Forget about what I said about Jen and Mike!젠하고 마이크 얘기한 건 잊어버려요!
Okay, let's go!좋아, 가자!
Yeah, please just throw it in the bin.응, 그냥 쓰레기통에 버려줘.
Okay, that's fine, enjoy your breakfast then.그래, 됐어. 아침이나 맛있게 먹어.

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