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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
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I can hear you, don't hang up, Jen!Eu consigo ouvi-la, não desligue, Jen!
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Congratulations! Please come this way!Parabéns! Venham por aqui, por favor!
Don't judge it, just enjoy the holiday, Diego!Não julgue, apenas desfrute o feriado, Diego!
Okay, just tell us how much they pay, then.Muito bem, diga quanto eles pagam, então.
Nope! We can walk there in just 10 minutes, let's go!Não! Chegamos lá a pé em apenas 10 minutos, vamos!
Please be there on time... Don't make me wait!Por favor, não se atrase... Não me faça esperar!
Please don't get the half price ones.Por favor, não compre as que estão a metade do preço.
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.
Don't be a f*cking liar!Não seja mentiroso!
Okay, let's check the blue ones first then.Certo, vamos procurar os azuis primeiro.
Let me ask.Me deixe perguntar.
Okay, let's go!Vamos!
Oh god! Look at the queues at the counters.Nossa! Olhe para as filas nas caixas.
Okay, deal... Let me google it!Muito bem, apostado... Vou pesquisar no Google!
That's a good idea, let me get him then.É uma boa ideia, vou buscá-lo.
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.
Let me google it!Vou pesquisar no google!
Enjoy! Don't wake me up when you get home!Divirta-se! Não me acorde quando chegar em casa!

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