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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, Cate!Haydi ama Cate!
Sleep well and sweet dreams.İyi uykular ve tatlı rüyalar.
What!? Please don't say you made them catch an actual wasp.Ne!? Lütfen onlara gerçek bir yaban arısı yakalattığını söyleme.
Come on! Let me introduce you to them.Haydi gel! Seni onlarla tanıştırayım.
Okay, just tell us how much they pay, then.Tamam, o zaman bize ne kadar ödediklerini söyle.
Yes okay, let's go inside so I can show you the house.Evet tamam, içeri gidelim de size evi göstereyim.
It was very nice to see you, say hi to Flora.Seni görmek güzeldi, Flora'ya selam söyle.
See you girls, have fun.Görüşmek üzere kızlar, iyi eğlenceler.
Forget about what I said about Jen and Mike!Jen ve Mike hakkında söylediklerimi unut!
Okay, that's fine, enjoy your breakfast then.Tamam, güzel, iyi kahvaltılar sana o zaman.
He might be overly excited, try not to hold him too tight.Aşırı heyecanlanmış olabilir, çok sıkı tutmamaya çalış.
Enjoy! Don't wake me up when you get home!İyi eğlenceler! Eve gelince beni uyandırma!
Let me tell you a true story...Bak şimdi, sana gerçek bir hikaye anlatayım.
Okay, deal... Let me google it!Tamam, anlaştık... Google'layayım!
Yes, we have paper towels, I can clean it up, don't worry!Evet, mutfak kağıdımız var, ben temizlerim merak etme!
Oh sorry, please don't think I'm overreacting!Ah, pardon, lütfen aşırı tepki verdiğimi düşünme!
Yeah, please just throw it in the bin.Evet, lütfen hemen çöpe at.
That's fine, say hi to everyone.İyi o zaman, herkese selam söyle.
Don't judge it, just enjoy the holiday, Diego!Sorgulama, sadece tatilin tadını çıkar Diego!
Yes, just ask me!Evet, bana sor!

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