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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。
Okay, that's fine, enjoy your breakfast then.好吧,那就好,好好享受你的早餐吧。
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。
Just give me a call 15 minutes before you arrive.只是在您到来15分钟前给我打个电话。
Alright, let me check that for you.好的,让我查一下。
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。
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!
Okay, let's go!好的,走吧!
That's fine, say hi to everyone.好的,向所有人问好。
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。
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!
Don't act like you don't understand.不要装出一副不明白的样子。
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 tell me it's a joke!请告诉我这是个玩笑!
Okay, deal... Let me google it!好的,成交... 让我们谷歌一下!
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。
Please don't get the half price ones.请不要买半价的那种。
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。

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