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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
Let me tell you a true story...Позволь мне рассказать тебе настоящую историю.
Yes okay, let's go inside so I can show you the house.Да, ладно, пойдемте внутрь, я покажу вам дом.
Oh god! Look at the queues at the counters.О боже! Ты посмотри на очереди у касс.
Yeah, let's give it a go and see what happens.Ладно, давай так и сделаем, посмотрим, что получится.
That's fine, say hi to everyone.Хорошо, передавай всем привет.
Okay, just tell us how much they pay, then.Ладно, тогда просто скажи нам, сколько они платят.
What!? Please don't say you made them catch an actual wasp.Что!? Пожалуйста, не говори, что ты заставил их ловить настоящую осу.
A tenner is fine, let's see the cash first.Десятка - отлично, тогда давай показывай наличные.
Michael, grab the door knob and pull it as hard as you can!Майкл, возьмитесь за дверную ручку и тяните ее изо всех сил!
I'm dead serious, just check the prices on your phone.Я абсолютно серьезен, просто проверь цены в своем телефоне.
Okay, let's go!Ладно, пойдем!
It was very nice to see you, say hi to Flora.Был рад тебя увидеть, передавай от меня привет Флоре.
https://www.google.com/search?q=How+did+Pinocchio+realize+he+wasnt+a+real+boyНажмите здесь, чтобы увидеть ссылку!
Don't be a f*cking liar!Да не п**ди!
Let me google it!Я сейчас сделаю запрос в Гугле!
Congratulations! Please come this way!Поздравляю! Пожалуйста, идите за мной!
Okay, that's fine, enjoy your breakfast then.Ладно, отлично, наслаждайся завтраком.
He might be overly excited, try not to hold him too tight.Он, наверное, переволновался, постарайся не держать его очень крепко.
Let me ask the girls if they want something, too.Позволь мне спросить девочек, хотят ли они ещё чего-нибудь.
I can hear you, don't hang up, Jen!Я тебя слышу, не клади трубку, Джен!

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