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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
Sleep well and sweet dreams.晚安,好梦。
Let me ask the girls if they want something, too.让我问一下女孩们,看她们是不是也有需要。
Let me show you how to do it!让我告诉你怎么做!
Don't forget the beer deal.不要忘记改天请我喝啤酒。
I can hear you, don't hang up, Jen!我能听到你说话,别挂,珍!
That's a good idea, let me get him then.好主意,那我去把它抱回来。
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 ask.让我问一下。
Forget about what I said about Jen and Mike!请忘掉我说的有关珍和迈克的一切!
Okay, deal... Let me google it!好的,成交... 让我们谷歌一下!
A tenner is fine, let's see the cash first.10英镑没问题,但是要先看到现金。
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!
Okay, let me get the coffees first.好的,我先去买咖啡。
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。
Yes, just ask me!是的,我深有体会!
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!
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!
Okay, just tell us how much they pay, then.好,那么就告诉我们他们付多少。
Please don't get the half price ones.请不要买半价的那种。
Don't be a f*cking liar!少他妈的撒谎!

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