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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
I'm dead serious, just check the prices on your phone.Eu estou falando muito a sério, verifique os preços no seu telefone.
Let me show you how to do it!Me deixe mostrar para você como fazer!
Okay, deal... Let me google it!Muito bem, apostado... Vou pesquisar no Google!
Here is your f*cking tenner, spend it wisely!Aqui estão as dez libras, gaste de forma sensata!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7b_DDgvsgAClique aqui para ver o link!
Hi Diego, please don't unleash Bear for now.Oi Diego, não solte o Bear por agora, por favor.
https://www.google.com/search?q=How+did+Pinocchio+realize+he+wasnt+a+real+boyClique aqui para ver o link!
Don't act like you don't understand.Não finja que não entende.
You don't have to go to the garden, dear, just smoke in the kitchen.Você precisa de ir para o jardim, querido, fume na cozinha.
Okay, let's go!Vamos!
Alright, let me check that for you.Muito bem, vou verificar.
Hmm, well okay, let's steal some then!Hum, muito bem, vamos roubar então!
I can hear you, don't hang up, Jen!Eu consigo ouvi-la, não desligue, Jen!
Nope! We can walk there in just 10 minutes, let's go!Não! Chegamos lá a pé em apenas 10 minutos, vamos!
That's fine, say hi to everyone.Tudo bem, diga oi a para todos.
Enjoy! Don't wake me up when you get home!Divirta-se! Não me acorde quando chegar em casa!
The toilet is being fixed on this floor, please use the upstairs.O vaso sanitário está sendo reparado neste piso, use o banheiro do piso superior.
Please be there on time... Don't make me wait!Por favor, não se atrase... Não me faça esperar!
It was very nice to see you, say hi to Flora.Foi bom ver você, diga olá por mim à Flora.
A tenner is fine, let's see the cash first.Dez libras parece bem, mas quero ver o dinheiro primeiro.

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