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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
Yeah, let's give it a go and see what happens.好的,让我们试一下,看看会发生什么。
Yes, just ask me!是的,我深有体会!
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!
I can hear you, don't hang up, Jen!我能听到你说话,别挂,珍!
Okay, deal... Let me google it!好的,成交... 让我们谷歌一下!
Enjoy! Don't wake me up when you get home!玩的开心!当你回家之后不要吵醒我!
Oh god! Look at the queues at the counters.哦,天哪!看看柜台那里的长队。
Yeah, please just throw it in the bin.是的,请赶紧扔垃圾桶里。
Let me google it!我来google一下!
That's fine, say hi to everyone.好的,向所有人问好。
See you girls, have fun.回头见,女孩们,玩得开心。
Please tell me it's a joke!请告诉我这是个玩笑!
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。
That's a good idea, let me get him then.好主意,那我去把它抱回来。
Let me ask.让我问一下。
Please be there on time... Don't make me wait!请按时到那里... 别让我等!
Don't forget the beer deal.不要忘记改天请我喝啤酒。
Oh sorry, please don't think I'm overreacting!哦,对不起,请不要以为我是反应过度!
Okay, that's fine, enjoy your breakfast then.好吧,那就好,好好享受你的早餐吧。
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。

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