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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
Oh sorry, please don't think I'm overreacting!Oh, desculpe, não pense que estou a exagerar!
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!
Okay, let me get the coffees first.Certo, vou buscar os cafés primeiro.
Okay, just tell us how much they pay, then.Muito bem, diga quanto eles pagam, então.
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.
Alright, let me check that for you.Muito bem, vou verificar.
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.
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.
Here is your f*cking tenner, spend it wisely!Aqui estão as dez libras, gaste de forma sensata!
Congratulations! Please come this way!Parabéns! Venham por aqui, por favor!
Okay, deal... Let me google it!Muito bem, apostado... Vou pesquisar no Google!
Yeah, let's give it a go and see what happens.Sim, vamos experimentar e ver o que acontece.
Come on! Let me introduce you to them.Vamos! Me deixe apresentar você a elas.
Just give me a call 15 minutes before you arrive.Me ligue apenas 15 minutos antes de chegar.
Don't be a f*cking liar!Não seja mentiroso!
I have discovered this recently, listen to the lyrics.Eu descobri essa recentemente, ouça a letra.
He might be overly excited, try not to hold him too tight.Ele pode estar demasiado excitado, tente não o apertar com muita força.
A tenner is fine, let's see the cash first.Dez libras parece bem, mas quero ver o dinheiro primeiro.
Yeah, I can give you a kiss, come here.Sim, eu posso lhe dar um beijo, venha cá.
Sleep well and sweet dreams.Durma bem e bons sonhos.

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