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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
Yes, we have paper towels, I can clean it up, don't worry!응, 종이타월 있어. 내가 닦을게, 걱정 마!
Hi Diego, please don't unleash Bear for now.안녕, 디에고. 지금은 베어 목줄 풀지 말아주세요.
Let me ask.물어볼게.
Okay, let's go!좋아, 가자!
Sleep well and sweet dreams.잘 자고 좋은 꿈 꿔.
Yes, just ask me!그러니까, 내 말이!
Don't judge it, just enjoy the holiday, Diego!깊게 생각하지 말고, 그냥 공휴일을 즐겨요, 디에고!
Here is your f*cking tenner, spend it wisely!여기 네 빌어먹을 10파운드다, 현명하게 쓰려무나!
Yeah, let's give it a go and see what happens.그래, 어디 한 번 시도해보고 어떻게 되나 보자.
He might be overly excited, try not to hold him too tight.너무 흥분해서 그럴지도 몰라. 너무 꽉 잡지 말아봐.
Okay, let's check the blue ones first then.그래, 그럼 파란색부터 확인해보자.
Okay, let me get the coffees first.그래, 우선 커피부터 사올게.
Yes okay, let's go inside so I can show you the house.네 알았어요, 어서 들어가서 집을 보도록 하죠.
Please tell me it's a joke!제발 그냥 장난이라고 말해줘!
Michael, grab the door knob and pull it as hard as you can!마이클, 문 손잡이를 잡고 있는 힘껏 당겨요!
Okay, that's fine, enjoy your breakfast then.그래, 됐어. 아침이나 맛있게 먹어.
That's a good idea, let me get him then.좋은 생각이야. 가서 데려올게.
Don't forget the beer deal.맥주 사주는 거 잊지말구.
Yeah, please just throw it in the bin.응, 그냥 쓰레기통에 버려줘.
Don't be a f*cking liar!지x하고 자빠졌네!

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