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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
Don't act like you don't understand.Não finja que não entende.
Oh god! Look at the queues at the counters.Nossa! Olhe para as filas nas caixas.
Okay, that's fine, enjoy your breakfast then.Tudo bem, desfrute de seu café da manhã.
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.
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!
He might be overly excited, try not to hold him too tight.Ele pode estar demasiado excitado, tente não o apertar com muita força.
Let me ask the girls if they want something, too.Me deixe perguntar às meninas se elas querem alguma coisa também.
Enjoy! Don't wake me up when you get home!Divirta-se! Não me acorde quando chegar em casa!
Yes, we have paper towels, I can clean it up, don't worry!Sim, eu posso limpar, não se preocupe!
Let me check if the kitchen is still open, darling.Me deixe verificar se a cozinha ainda está aberta, querida.
Don't judge it, just enjoy the holiday, Diego!Não julgue, apenas desfrute o feriado, Diego!
Nope! We can walk there in just 10 minutes, let's go!Não! Chegamos lá a pé em apenas 10 minutos, vamos!
Let me tell you a true story...Me deixe contar uma história verdadeira.
Let me show you how to do it!Me deixe mostrar para você como fazer!
Here is your f*cking tenner, spend it wisely!Aqui estão as dez libras, gaste de forma sensata!
Please tell me it's a joke!Por favor, me diga que é uma piada!
Okay, just tell us how much they pay, then.Muito bem, diga quanto eles pagam, então.
Okay, let's go!Vamos!
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.
Just give me a call 15 minutes before you arrive.Me ligue apenas 15 minutos antes de chegar.

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