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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 judge it, just enjoy the holiday, Diego!Sorgulama, sadece tatilin tadını çıkar Diego!
Okay, deal... Let me google it!Tamam, anlaştık... Google'layayım!
That's fine, say hi to everyone.İyi o zaman, herkese selam söyle.
Here is your f*cking tenner, spend it wisely!Al kodumun onluğunu, akıllıca harca!
I have discovered this recently, listen to the lyrics.Şunu yeni keşfettim, sözlerini dinle.
Don't forget the beer deal.Bira sözünü unutma.
Congratulations! Please come this way!Tebrikler! Lütfen bu tarafa gelin!
Hi Diego, please don't unleash Bear for now.Selam Diego, lütfen şimdilik Bear'ın tasmasını çıkarma.
Yeah, please just throw it in the bin.Evet, lütfen hemen çöpe at.
See you girls, have fun.Görüşmek üzere kızlar, iyi eğlenceler.
I'm dead serious, just check the prices on your phone.Çok ciddiyim, istersen telefonundan fiyatlara bak.
Yes, just ask me!Evet, bana sor!
Let me show you how to do it!Sana nasıl yapıldığını göstereyim!
Hmm, well okay, let's steal some then!Hmm, peki, tamam hadi çalalım biraz o zaman!
The toilet is being fixed on this floor, please use the upstairs.Bu kattaki tuvalet tamir ediliyor, lütfen üsttekini kullan.
Okay, just tell us how much they pay, then.Tamam, o zaman bize ne kadar ödediklerini söyle.
Please be there on time... Don't make me wait!Lütfen vaktinde orada ol... Beni bekletme!
Oh god! Look at the queues at the counters.Allah! Kasalardaki kuyruğa bak.
He might be overly excited, try not to hold him too tight.Aşırı heyecanlanmış olabilir, çok sıkı tutmamaya çalış.
A tenner is fine, let's see the cash first.Onluk iyidir, önce parayı görelim.

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