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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
I have discovered this recently, listen to the lyrics.这是我最近发现的,看着歌词听。
Yeah, please just throw it in the bin.是的,请赶紧扔垃圾桶里。
Don't be a f*cking liar!少他妈的撒谎!
I can hear you, don't hang up, Jen!我能听到你说话,别挂,珍!
Oh god! Look at the queues at the counters.哦,天哪!看看柜台那里的长队。
A tenner is fine, let's see the cash first.10英镑没问题,但是要先看到现金。
That's a good idea, let me get him then.好主意,那我去把它抱回来。
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!
Don't forget the beer deal.不要忘记改天请我喝啤酒。
Forget about what I said about Jen and Mike!请忘掉我说的有关珍和迈克的一切!
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。
The toilet is being fixed on this floor, please use the upstairs.这层的坐便器在修理,请用楼上的。
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!
Yeah, I can give you a kiss, come here.是的,我可以给你个吻,过来。
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。
Let me google it!我来google一下!
Oh sorry, please don't think I'm overreacting!哦,对不起,请不要以为我是反应过度!
Okay, just tell us how much they pay, then.好,那么就告诉我们他们付多少。
Let me ask.让我问一下。
Okay, let me get the coffees first.好的,我先去买咖啡。

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