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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, let me get the coffees first.好的,我先去买咖啡。
That's fine, say hi to everyone.好的,向所有人问好。
Let me google it!我来google一下!
See you girls, have fun.回头见,女孩们,玩得开心。
Oh sorry, please don't think I'm overreacting!哦,对不起,请不要以为我是反应过度!
You don't have to go to the garden, dear, just smoke in the kitchen.你不用必须去花园,亲爱的,在厨房抽就可以。
He might be overly excited, try not to hold him too tight.它可能过于兴奋了,试着不要抱得太紧。
Please be there on time... Don't make me wait!请按时到那里... 别让我等!
Okay, let's check the blue ones first then.好的,那我们先看一下蓝色的。
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Yeah, please just throw it in the bin.是的,请赶紧扔垃圾桶里。
Don't judge it, just enjoy the holiday, Diego!不要去评判,享受这样的假日就行,迭戈!
Please tell me it's a joke!请告诉我这是个玩笑!
Let me tell you a true story...让我告诉你一个真实的故事。
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, 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!
Don't be a f*cking liar!少他妈的撒谎!
Please don't get the half price ones.请不要买半价的那种。
A tenner is fine, let's see the cash first.10英镑没问题,但是要先看到现金。
I have discovered this recently, listen to the lyrics.这是我最近发现的,看着歌词听。

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