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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
Let me show you how to do it!让我告诉你怎么做!
Okay, let's go!好的,走吧!
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。
Please tell me it's a joke!请告诉我这是个玩笑!
Forget about what I said about Jen and Mike!请忘掉我说的有关珍和迈克的一切!
That's a good idea, let me get him then.好主意,那我去把它抱回来。
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 judge it, just enjoy the holiday, Diego!不要去评判,享受这样的假日就行,迭戈!
Please be there on time... Don't make me wait!请按时到那里... 别让我等!
Come on, Cate!拜托,凯特!
Come on! Let me introduce you to them.来吧!我介绍你给她们认识。
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。
Okay, just tell us how much they pay, then.好,那么就告诉我们他们付多少。
Here is your f*cking tenner, spend it wisely!这是你那草*的十英镑,好好花!
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。
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!
Don't forget the beer deal.不要忘记改天请我喝啤酒。
Yes, just ask me!是的,我深有体会!
Okay, let's check the blue ones first then.好的,那我们先看一下蓝色的。
Oh god! Look at the queues at the counters.哦,天哪!看看柜台那里的长队。

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