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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
Okay, let me get the coffees first.Certo, vou buscar os cafés primeiro.
A tenner is fine, let's see the cash first.Dez libras parece bem, mas quero ver o dinheiro primeiro.
Enjoy! Don't wake me up when you get home!Divirta-se! Não me acorde quando chegar em casa!
Oh god! Look at the queues at the counters.Nossa! Olhe para as filas nas caixas.
Don't be a f*cking liar!Não seja mentiroso!
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.
Let me check if the kitchen is still open, darling.Me deixe verificar se a cozinha ainda está aberta, querida.
Let me ask the girls if they want something, too.Me deixe perguntar às meninas se elas querem alguma coisa também.
Okay, that's fine, enjoy your breakfast then.Tudo bem, desfrute de seu café da manhã.
Yeah, I can give you a kiss, come here.Sim, eu posso lhe dar um beijo, venha cá.
Okay, just tell us how much they pay, then.Muito bem, diga quanto eles pagam, então.
Sleep well and sweet dreams.Durma bem e bons sonhos.
That's fine, say hi to everyone.Tudo bem, diga oi a para todos.
Come on, Cate!Por favor, Cate!
Nope! We can walk there in just 10 minutes, let's go!Não! Chegamos lá a pé em apenas 10 minutos, vamos!
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I can hear you, don't hang up, Jen!Eu consigo ouvi-la, não desligue, Jen!
Forget about what I said about Jen and Mike!Esqueça o que eu disse sobre a Jen e o Mike!
Let me google it!Vou pesquisar no google!
Let me ask.Me deixe perguntar.

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