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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
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.
A tenner is fine, let's see the cash first.Dez libras parece bem, mas quero ver o dinheiro primeiro.
Let me tell you a true story...Me deixe contar uma história verdadeira.
Alright, let me check that for you.Muito bem, vou verificar.
That's a good idea, let me get him then.É uma boa ideia, vou buscá-lo.
Nope! We can walk there in just 10 minutes, let's go!Não! Chegamos lá a pé em apenas 10 minutos, vamos!
Come on, Cate!Por favor, Cate!
Enjoy! Don't wake me up when you get home!Divirta-se! Não me acorde quando chegar em casa!
Okay, let's check the blue ones first then.Certo, vamos procurar os azuis primeiro.
Let me check if the kitchen is still open, darling.Me deixe verificar se a cozinha ainda está aberta, querida.
Okay, deal... Let me google it!Muito bem, apostado... Vou pesquisar no Google!
Yes, we have paper towels, I can clean it up, don't worry!Sim, eu posso limpar, não se preocupe!
He might be overly excited, try not to hold him too tight.Ele pode estar demasiado excitado, tente não o apertar com muita força.
Don't act like you don't understand.Não finja que não entende.
Okay, let me get the coffees first.Certo, vou buscar os cafés primeiro.
Yeah, let's give it a go and see what happens.Sim, vamos experimentar e ver o que acontece.
Congratulations! Please come this way!Parabéns! Venham por aqui, por favor!
I can hear you, don't hang up, Jen!Eu consigo ouvi-la, não desligue, Jen!
I'm dead serious, just check the prices on your phone.Eu estou falando muito a sério, verifique os preços no seu telefone.
Sleep well and sweet dreams.Durma bem e bons sonhos.

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