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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
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。
I can hear you, don't hang up, Jen!我能听到你说话,别挂,珍!
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。
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。
Congratulations! Please come this way!恭喜您!请这边来!
Okay, let's go!好的,走吧!
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。
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。
Okay, just tell us how much they pay, then.好,那么就告诉我们他们付多少。
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Just give me a call 15 minutes before you arrive.只是在您到来15分钟前给我打个电话。
Let me show you how to do it!让我告诉你怎么做!
Alright, let me check that for you.好的,让我查一下。
Don't forget the beer deal.不要忘记改天请我喝啤酒。
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!
Let me ask.让我问一下。
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!
Here is your f*cking tenner, spend it wisely!这是你那草*的十英镑,好好花!
Please be there on time... Don't make me wait!请按时到那里... 别让我等!

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