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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
Please be there on time... Don't make me wait!请按时到那里... 别让我等!
I can hear you, don't hang up, Jen!我能听到你说话,别挂,珍!
Sleep well and sweet dreams.晚安,好梦。
Here is your f*cking tenner, spend it wisely!这是你那草*的十英镑,好好花!
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。
Forget about what I said about Jen and Mike!请忘掉我说的有关珍和迈克的一切!
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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Please don't get the half price ones.请不要买半价的那种。
Okay, let's go!好的,走吧!
Oh sorry, please don't think I'm overreacting!哦,对不起,请不要以为我是反应过度!
Let me check if the kitchen is still open, darling.让我看一下厨房是不是还开着,亲爱的。
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。
Please tell me it's a joke!请告诉我这是个玩笑!
That's fine, say hi to everyone.好的,向所有人问好。
He might be overly excited, try not to hold him too tight.它可能过于兴奋了,试着不要抱得太紧。
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!
Yes, just ask me!是的,我深有体会!
Okay, that's fine, enjoy your breakfast then.好吧,那就好,好好享受你的早餐吧。
Don't act like you don't understand.不要装出一副不明白的样子。

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