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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
Come on! Let me introduce you to them.Давай! Позволь мне представить тебя им.
Okay, let's check the blue ones first then.Ладно, давай сначала посмотрим все голубые пакеты.
Just give me a call 15 minutes before you arrive.Просто позвоните мне за 15 минут до своего прихода.
Don't be a f*cking liar!Да не п**ди!
Alright, let me check that for you.Хорошо, я проверю.
Let me show you how to do it!Дай показать тебе, как это делать!
Yes okay, let's go inside so I can show you the house.Да, ладно, пойдемте внутрь, я покажу вам дом.
He might be overly excited, try not to hold him too tight.Он, наверное, переволновался, постарайся не держать его очень крепко.
Yeah, I can give you a kiss, come here.Ага, я могу тебя поцеловать, иди сюда.
Here is your f*cking tenner, spend it wisely!Вот твоя гребаная десятка, потрать ее с умом!
Let me ask.Позволь мне спросить.
Forget about what I said about Jen and Mike!Забудь, что я сказал о Джен и Майке!
That's a good idea, let me get him then.Отличная идея, пойду и заберу его.
I can hear you, don't hang up, Jen!Я тебя слышу, не клади трубку, Джен!
That's fine, say hi to everyone.Хорошо, передавай всем привет.
Let me ask the girls if they want something, too.Позволь мне спросить девочек, хотят ли они ещё чего-нибудь.
Oh sorry, please don't think I'm overreacting!Ой, прости, не думай, пожалуйста, что я слишком бурно реагирую!
Don't act like you don't understand.Не веди себя так, будто ты не понимаешь.
Come on, Cate!Ну же, Кейт!
Yeah, please just throw it in the bin.Ага, пожалуйста, выброси ее в мусорку.

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