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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, just ask me!그러니까, 내 말이!
I have discovered this recently, listen to the lyrics.최근에 이 노래를 찾았는데, 가사를 한 번 들어봐.
Let me show you how to do it!어떻게 하는지 내가 보여줄게!
Okay, deal... Let me google it!좋아, 내기하는 거다... 구글 해볼게!
Let me ask.물어볼게.
Let me tell you a true story...내가 진짜 있었던 얘기 들려줄게...
Don't be a f*cking liar!지x하고 자빠졌네!
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.
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.
Okay, let me get the coffees first.그래, 우선 커피부터 사올게.
Congratulations! Please come this way!축하드려요! 이 쪽으로 따라와주세요!
Hi Diego, please don't unleash Bear for now.안녕, 디에고. 지금은 베어 목줄 풀지 말아주세요.
Sleep well and sweet dreams.잘 자고 좋은 꿈 꿔.
Here is your f*cking tenner, spend it wisely!여기 네 빌어먹을 10파운드다, 현명하게 쓰려무나!
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 go!좋아, 가자!
He might be overly excited, try not to hold him too tight.너무 흥분해서 그럴지도 몰라. 너무 꽉 잡지 말아봐.

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Comparative
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Echo tag
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Imperative
Implied conditional
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