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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
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。
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。
Okay, just tell us how much they pay, then.好,那么就告诉我们他们付多少。
See you girls, have fun.回头见,女孩们,玩得开心。
That's a good idea, let me get him then.好主意,那我去把它抱回来。
Okay, deal... Let me google it!好的,成交... 让我们谷歌一下!
Please don't get the half price ones.请不要买半价的那种。
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!
Please tell me it's a joke!请告诉我这是个玩笑!
Don't forget the beer deal.不要忘记改天请我喝啤酒。
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。
Okay, that's fine, enjoy your breakfast then.好吧,那就好,好好享受你的早餐吧。
Forget about what I said about Jen and Mike!请忘掉我说的有关珍和迈克的一切!
Here is your f*cking tenner, spend it wisely!这是你那草*的十英镑,好好花!
Don't act like you don't understand.不要装出一副不明白的样子。
Hmm, well okay, let's steal some then!呃,好吧,那我们就偷一点!
Okay, let's go!好的,走吧!
Nope! We can walk there in just 10 minutes, let's go!不用!我们步行10分钟就到了,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!

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