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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
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.
I can hear you, don't hang up, Jen!Eu consigo ouvi-la, não desligue, Jen!
Don't forget the beer deal.Não se esqueça do acordo sobre a cerveja.
That's fine, say hi to everyone.Tudo bem, diga oi a para todos.
Nope! We can walk there in just 10 minutes, let's go!Não! Chegamos lá a pé em apenas 10 minutos, vamos!
Okay, let's check the blue ones first then.Certo, vamos procurar os azuis primeiro.
Okay, that's fine, enjoy your breakfast then.Tudo bem, desfrute de seu café da manhã.
Let me google it!Vou pesquisar no google!
Yes, we have paper towels, I can clean it up, don't worry!Sim, eu posso limpar, não se preocupe!
Congratulations! Please come this way!Parabéns! Venham por aqui, por favor!
Oh god! Look at the queues at the counters.Nossa! Olhe para as filas nas caixas.
Yeah, please just throw it in the bin.Sim, deite no caixote do lixo por favor.
Don't judge it, just enjoy the holiday, Diego!Não julgue, apenas desfrute o feriado, Diego!
I'm dead serious, just check the prices on your phone.Eu estou falando muito a sério, verifique os preços no seu telefone.
Okay, deal... Let me google it!Muito bem, apostado... Vou pesquisar no Google!
Oh sorry, please don't think I'm overreacting!Oh, desculpe, não pense que estou a exagerar!
Let me show you how to do it!Me deixe mostrar para você como fazer!
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.
Come on, Cate!Por favor, Cate!
Please don't get the half price ones.Por favor, não compre as que estão a metade do preço.

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