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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's go!好的,走吧!
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!
Come on, Cate!拜托,凯特!
Don't forget the beer deal.不要忘记改天请我喝啤酒。
Sleep well and sweet dreams.晚安,好梦。
Nope! We can walk there in just 10 minutes, let's go!不用!我们步行10分钟就到了,走吧!
Please be there on time... Don't make me wait!请按时到那里... 别让我等!
That's a good idea, let me get him then.好主意,那我去把它抱回来。
Let me tell you a true story...让我告诉你一个真实的故事。
Yeah, I can give you a kiss, come here.是的,我可以给你个吻,过来。
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 ask.让我问一下。
Alright, let me check that for you.好的,让我查一下。
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, deal... Let me google it!好的,成交... 让我们谷歌一下!
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。
Yes, just ask me!是的,我深有体会!
Okay, just tell us how much they pay, then.好,那么就告诉我们他们付多少。
Don't be a f*cking liar!少他妈的撒谎!
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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