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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
Okay, deal... Let me google it!好的,成交... 让我们谷歌一下!
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Please be there on time... Don't make me wait!请按时到那里... 别让我等!
Yes, we have paper towels, I can clean it up, don't worry!是的,我们有纸巾,我来收拾干净,别担心!
Oh god! Look at the queues at the counters.哦,天哪!看看柜台那里的长队。
Hi Diego, please don't unleash Bear for now.你好,迪亚哥,请暂时不要放开大熊。
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。
I'm dead serious, just check the prices on your phone.我是极其认真的,你用手机查下价格。
Okay, let me get the coffees first.好的,我先去买咖啡。
Yeah, please just throw it in the bin.是的,请赶紧扔垃圾桶里。
That's fine, say hi to everyone.好的,向所有人问好。
Oh sorry, please don't think I'm overreacting!哦,对不起,请不要以为我是反应过度!
See you girls, have fun.回头见,女孩们,玩得开心。
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。
Let me tell you a true story...让我告诉你一个真实的故事。
Don't forget the beer deal.不要忘记改天请我喝啤酒。
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。
Yes, just ask me!是的,我深有体会!
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。
It was very nice to see you, say hi to Flora.见到你很高兴,代我向佛洛拉问好。

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