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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
A tenner is fine, let's see the cash first.10英镑没问题,但是要先看到现金。
Come on! Let me introduce you to them.来吧!我介绍你给她们认识。
Oh god! Look at the queues at the counters.哦,天哪!看看柜台那里的长队。
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!
Let me ask.让我问一下。
Alright, let me check that for you.好的,让我查一下。
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。
Yeah, I can give you a kiss, come here.是的,我可以给你个吻,过来。
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。
Please tell me it's a joke!请告诉我这是个玩笑!
Okay, that's fine, enjoy your breakfast then.好吧,那就好,好好享受你的早餐吧。
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。
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!
Let me tell you a true story...让我告诉你一个真实的故事。
Forget about what I said about Jen and Mike!请忘掉我说的有关珍和迈克的一切!
Okay, just tell us how much they pay, then.好,那么就告诉我们他们付多少。
Hmm, well okay, let's steal some then!呃,好吧,那我们就偷一点!
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。
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。

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