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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
A tenner is fine, let's see the cash first.Dez libras parece bem, mas quero ver o dinheiro primeiro.
Okay, let's check the blue ones first then.Certo, vamos procurar os azuis primeiro.
Please don't get the half price ones.Por favor, não compre as que estão a metade do preço.
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, that's fine, enjoy your breakfast then.Tudo bem, desfrute de seu café da manhã.
Let me ask the girls if they want something, too.Me deixe perguntar às meninas se elas querem alguma coisa também.
I can hear you, don't hang up, Jen!Eu consigo ouvi-la, não desligue, Jen!
Oh sorry, please don't think I'm overreacting!Oh, desculpe, não pense que estou a exagerar!
It was very nice to see you, say hi to Flora.Foi bom ver você, diga olá por mim à Flora.
Yeah, please just throw it in the bin.Sim, deite no caixote do lixo por favor.
Oh god! Look at the queues at the counters.Nossa! Olhe para as filas nas caixas.
See you girls, have fun.Adeus meninas, divirtam-se.
Yeah, I can give you a kiss, come here.Sim, eu posso lhe dar um beijo, venha cá.
Let me google it!Vou pesquisar no google!
Just give me a call 15 minutes before you arrive.Me ligue apenas 15 minutos antes de chegar.
Don't forget the beer deal.Não se esqueça do acordo sobre a cerveja.
Okay, deal... Let me google it!Muito bem, apostado... Vou pesquisar no Google!
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!
Please be there on time... Don't make me wait!Por favor, não se atrase... Não me faça esperar!
Let me check if the kitchen is still open, darling.Me deixe verificar se a cozinha ainda está aberta, querida.

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