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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
Yes, we have paper towels, I can clean it up, don't worry!Evet, mutfak kağıdımız var, ben temizlerim merak etme!
Let me ask.Bir sorayım.
Hmm, well okay, let's steal some then!Hmm, peki, tamam hadi çalalım biraz o zaman!
Let me show you how to do it!Sana nasıl yapıldığını göstereyim!
The toilet is being fixed on this floor, please use the upstairs.Bu kattaki tuvalet tamir ediliyor, lütfen üsttekini kullan.
https://www.google.com/search?q=How+did+Pinocchio+realize+he+wasnt+a+real+boyLinki görmek için buraya tıklayın!
It was very nice to see you, say hi to Flora.Seni görmek güzeldi, Flora'ya selam söyle.
Come on! Let me introduce you to them.Haydi gel! Seni onlarla tanıştırayım.
Michael, grab the door knob and pull it as hard as you can!Michael, kapının kolunu tut ve çekebildiğin kadar güçlü çek!
Okay, let me get the coffees first.Tamam, ilk olarak kahveleri almama izin ver.
Oh sorry, please don't think I'm overreacting!Ah, pardon, lütfen aşırı tepki verdiğimi düşünme!
Nope! We can walk there in just 10 minutes, let's go!Hayır! Oraya 10 dakikada yürüyebiliriz, hadi!
Alright, let me check that for you.Pekala, sizin için kontrol edeyim.
Let me ask the girls if they want something, too.Kızlara sorayım onlar da bir şey istiyorlar mı.
Yeah, please just throw it in the bin.Evet, lütfen hemen çöpe at.
Okay, just tell us how much they pay, then.Tamam, o zaman bize ne kadar ödediklerini 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.
You don't have to go to the garden, dear, just smoke in the kitchen.Bahçeye gitmene gerek yok canım, sigaranı mutfakta iç.
Let me google it!Dur Google'layayım!

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