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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
He might be overly excited, try not to hold him too tight.Ele pode estar demasiado excitado, tente não o apertar com muita força.
I'm dead serious, just check the prices on your phone.Eu estou falando muito a sério, verifique os preços no seu telefone.
Please tell me it's a joke!Por favor, me diga que é uma piada!
Come on, Cate!Por favor, Cate!
Don't act like you don't understand.Não finja que não entende.
Yeah, I can give you a kiss, come here.Sim, eu posso lhe dar um beijo, venha cá.
See you girls, have fun.Adeus meninas, divirtam-se.
Here is your f*cking tenner, spend it wisely!Aqui estão as dez libras, gaste de forma sensata!
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!
Hi Diego, please don't unleash Bear for now.Oi Diego, não solte o Bear por agora, por favor.
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.
Okay, let's go!Vamos!
I can hear you, don't hang up, Jen!Eu consigo ouvi-la, não desligue, Jen!
Let me tell you a true story...Me deixe contar uma história verdadeira.
Yeah, please just throw it in the bin.Sim, deite no caixote do lixo por favor.
That's fine, say hi to everyone.Tudo bem, diga oi a para todos.
Okay, let's check the blue ones first then.Certo, vamos procurar os azuis primeiro.
Don't judge it, just enjoy the holiday, Diego!Não julgue, apenas desfrute o feriado, Diego!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7b_DDgvsgAClique aqui para ver o link!
Alright, let me check that for you.Muito bem, vou verificar.

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