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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
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!
Oh god! Look at the queues at the counters.哦,天哪!看看柜台那里的长队。
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!
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。
Let me show you how to do it!让我告诉你怎么做!
I can hear you, don't hang up, Jen!我能听到你说话,别挂,珍!
Okay, let me get the coffees first.好的,我先去买咖啡。
Okay, let's go!好的,走吧!
Oh sorry, please don't think I'm overreacting!哦,对不起,请不要以为我是反应过度!
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。
Sleep well and sweet dreams.晚安,好梦。
I have discovered this recently, listen to the lyrics.这是我最近发现的,看着歌词听。
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。
See you girls, have fun.回头见,女孩们,玩得开心。
Hi Diego, please don't unleash Bear for now.你好,迪亚哥,请暂时不要放开大熊。
Don't be a f*cking liar!少他妈的撒谎!
Hmm, well okay, let's steal some then!呃,好吧,那我们就偷一点!
Please tell me it's a joke!请告诉我这是个玩笑!
Okay, just tell us how much they pay, then.好,那么就告诉我们他们付多少。
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