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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
Let me google it!구글 해볼게!
Please don't get the half price ones.반값짜리는 사지 말아줘.
Michael, grab the door knob and pull it as hard as you can!마이클, 문 손잡이를 잡고 있는 힘껏 당겨요!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7b_DDgvsgA노래를 감상하려면 여기를 누르세요!
Oh sorry, please don't think I'm overreacting!아, 저런, 내가 오버하는 거라고 생각하지 말아줘!
Don't judge it, just enjoy the holiday, Diego!깊게 생각하지 말고, 그냥 공휴일을 즐겨요, 디에고!
Hi Diego, please don't unleash Bear for now.안녕, 디에고. 지금은 베어 목줄 풀지 말아주세요.
See you girls, have fun.나중에 봐요, 아가씨들. 즐거운 시간.
https://www.google.com/search?q=How+did+Pinocchio+realize+he+wasnt+a+real+boy답을 찾으려면 여기를 누르세요!
Okay, just tell us how much they pay, then.알겠으니까, 그 사람들이 얼마 내는지나 말해줘요.
I can hear you, don't hang up, Jen!난 들린다고, 젠, 끊지 마!
Sleep well and sweet dreams.잘 자고 좋은 꿈 꿔.
Forget about what I said about Jen and Mike!젠하고 마이크 얘기한 건 잊어버려요!
Alright, let me check that for you.네, 확인해드릴게요.
It was very nice to see you, say hi to Flora.만나서 반가웠어. 플로라한테 안부 전해줘.
Don't be a f*cking liar!지x하고 자빠졌네!
Yeah, I can give you a kiss, come here.그럼, 키스해주고 말고, 이리 와.
Come on, Cate!야, 케이트!
Come on! Let me introduce you to them.가자! 내가 소개시켜줄게.
The toilet is being fixed on this floor, please use the upstairs.이 층 화장실은 수리 중이니까, 위층 걸 사용하세요.

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