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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
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。
Don't forget the beer deal.不要忘记改天请我喝啤酒。
Oh god! Look at the queues at the counters.哦,天哪!看看柜台那里的长队。
I can hear you, don't hang up, Jen!我能听到你说话,别挂,珍!
Okay, let's check the blue ones first then.好的,那我们先看一下蓝色的。
https://www.google.com/search?q=How+did+Pinocchio+realize+he+wasnt+a+real+boy点击这里来查看链接!
Please be there on time... Don't make me wait!请按时到那里... 别让我等!
Let me tell you a true story...让我告诉你一个真实的故事。
See you girls, have fun.回头见,女孩们,玩得开心。
Sleep well and sweet dreams.晚安,好梦。
Forget about what I said about Jen and Mike!请忘掉我说的有关珍和迈克的一切!
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。
That's fine, say hi to everyone.好的,向所有人问好。
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!
Here is your f*cking tenner, spend it wisely!这是你那草*的十英镑,好好花!
Please tell me it's a joke!请告诉我这是个玩笑!
Please don't get the half price ones.请不要买半价的那种。
Okay, deal... Let me google it!好的,成交... 让我们谷歌一下!
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!

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