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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!拜托,凯特!
What!? Please don't say you made them catch an actual wasp.什么!?请不要说你给他们抓了一个真的黄蜂。
Okay, let me get the coffees first.好的,我先去买咖啡。
Hmm, well okay, let's steal some then!呃,好吧,那我们就偷一点!
Yes okay, let's go inside so I can show you the house.好的,让我们进去我带您参观下房子。
Let me tell you a true story...让我告诉你一个真实的故事。
Let me ask.让我问一下。
Let me check if the kitchen is still open, darling.让我看一下厨房是不是还开着,亲爱的。
Oh god! Look at the queues at the counters.哦,天哪!看看柜台那里的长队。
Please don't get the half price ones.请不要买半价的那种。
Oh sorry, please don't think I'm overreacting!哦,对不起,请不要以为我是反应过度!
Let me ask the girls if they want something, too.让我问一下女孩们,看她们是不是也有需要。
Let me show you how to do it!让我告诉你怎么做!
Michael, grab the door knob and pull it as hard as you can!迈克尔,抓住门把手尽可能用力的拉!
Okay, let's check the blue ones first then.好的,那我们先看一下蓝色的。
Don't be a f*cking liar!少他妈的撒谎!
Hi Diego, please don't unleash Bear for now.你好,迪亚哥,请暂时不要放开大熊。
A tenner is fine, let's see the cash first.10英镑没问题,但是要先看到现金。
Please tell me it's a joke!请告诉我这是个玩笑!
Congratulations! Please come this way!恭喜您!请这边来!

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