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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
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。
Come on, Cate!拜托,凯特!
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!
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, 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!
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!
Please don't get the half price ones.请不要买半价的那种。
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。
A tenner is fine, let's see the cash first.10英镑没问题,但是要先看到现金。
Don't act like you don't understand.不要装出一副不明白的样子。
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。
Don't forget the beer deal.不要忘记改天请我喝啤酒。
Yeah, I can give you a kiss, come here.是的,我可以给你个吻,过来。
Okay, let's check the blue ones first then.好的,那我们先看一下蓝色的。
I have discovered this recently, listen to the lyrics.这是我最近发现的,看着歌词听。
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。
https://www.google.com/search?q=How+did+Pinocchio+realize+he+wasnt+a+real+boy点击这里来查看链接!
Okay, deal... Let me google it!好的,成交... 让我们谷歌一下!
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!

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