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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
Let me tell you a true story...让我告诉你一个真实的故事。
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!
Yes okay, let's go inside so I can show you the house.好的,让我们进去我带您参观下房子。
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。
I have discovered this recently, listen to the lyrics.这是我最近发现的,看着歌词听。
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!
Let me google it!我来google一下!
Don't be a f*cking liar!少他妈的撒谎!
Enjoy! Don't wake me up when you get home!玩的开心!当你回家之后不要吵醒我!
Oh god! Look at the queues at the counters.哦,天哪!看看柜台那里的长队。
Hi Diego, please don't unleash Bear for now.你好,迪亚哥,请暂时不要放开大熊。
See you girls, have fun.回头见,女孩们,玩得开心。
Don't act like you don't understand.不要装出一副不明白的样子。
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。
Alright, let me check that for you.好的,让我查一下。
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 show you how to do it!让我告诉你怎么做!
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。
Congratulations! Please come this way!恭喜您!请这边来!

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