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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
Congratulations! Please come this way!Parabéns! Venham por aqui, por favor!
A tenner is fine, let's see the cash first.Dez libras parece bem, mas quero ver o dinheiro primeiro.
Don't be a f*cking liar!Não seja mentiroso!
Oh sorry, please don't think I'm overreacting!Oh, desculpe, não pense que estou a exagerar!
Okay, let me get the coffees first.Certo, vou buscar os cafés primeiro.
Oh god! Look at the queues at the counters.Nossa! Olhe para as filas nas caixas.
He might be overly excited, try not to hold him too tight.Ele pode estar demasiado excitado, tente não o apertar com muita força.
Alright, let me check that for you.Muito bem, vou verificar.
https://www.google.com/search?q=How+did+Pinocchio+realize+he+wasnt+a+real+boyClique aqui para ver o link!
Yeah, please just throw it in the bin.Sim, deite no caixote do lixo por favor.
I have discovered this recently, listen to the lyrics.Eu descobri essa recentemente, ouça a letra.
Hi Diego, please don't unleash Bear for now.Oi Diego, não solte o Bear por agora, por favor.
Please don't get the half price ones.Por favor, não compre as que estão a metade do preço.
Please be there on time... Don't make me wait!Por favor, não se atrase... Não me faça esperar!
Forget about what I said about Jen and Mike!Esqueça o que eu disse sobre a Jen e o Mike!
Michael, grab the door knob and pull it as hard as you can!Michael, pegue o puxador da porta e puxe com o máximo de força que conseguir!
Yes okay, let's go inside so I can show you the house.Sim, muito bem, vamos entrar para eu poder vos mostrar a casa.
Let me show you how to do it!Me deixe mostrar para você como fazer!
It was very nice to see you, say hi to Flora.Foi bom ver você, diga olá por mim à Flora.
Let me google it!Vou pesquisar no google!

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