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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
Nope! We can walk there in just 10 minutes, let's go!Não! Chegamos lá a pé em apenas 10 minutos, vamos!
Okay, that's fine, enjoy your breakfast then.Tudo bem, desfrute de seu café da manhã.
Okay, deal... Let me google it!Muito bem, apostado... Vou pesquisar no Google!
Don't act like you don't understand.Não finja que não entende.
Yeah, please just throw it in the bin.Sim, deite no caixote do lixo por favor.
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.
Congratulations! Please come this way!Parabéns! Venham por aqui, por favor!
Let me google it!Vou pesquisar no google!
I can hear you, don't hang up, Jen!Eu consigo ouvi-la, não desligue, Jen!
Yeah, I can give you a kiss, come here.Sim, eu posso lhe dar um beijo, venha cá.
Yeah, let's give it a go and see what happens.Sim, vamos experimentar e ver o que acontece.
Come on, Cate!Por favor, Cate!
That's a good idea, let me get him then.É uma boa ideia, vou buscá-lo.
That's fine, say hi to everyone.Tudo bem, diga oi a para todos.
It was very nice to see you, say hi to Flora.Foi bom ver você, diga olá por mim à Flora.
What!? Please don't say you made them catch an actual wasp.O quê!? Por favor, não me diga que você os fez apanhar uma vespa verdadeira.
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.
Okay, just tell us how much they pay, then.Muito bem, diga quanto eles pagam, então.
Okay, let's go!Vamos!
Forget about what I said about Jen and Mike!Esqueça o que eu disse sobre a Jen e o Mike!

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