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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
Okay, that's fine, enjoy your breakfast then.好吧,那就好,好好享受你的早餐吧。
I can hear you, don't hang up, Jen!我能听到你说话,别挂,珍!
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。
Sleep well and sweet dreams.晚安,好梦。
Okay, let's check the blue ones first then.好的,那我们先看一下蓝色的。
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 show you how to do it!让我告诉你怎么做!
Hmm, well okay, let's steal some then!呃,好吧,那我们就偷一点!
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。
Here is your f*cking tenner, spend it wisely!这是你那草*的十英镑,好好花!
Yeah, I can give you a kiss, come here.是的,我可以给你个吻,过来。
That's fine, say hi to everyone.好的,向所有人问好。
See you girls, have fun.回头见,女孩们,玩得开心。
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, deal... Let me google it!好的,成交... 让我们谷歌一下!
Come on, Cate!拜托,凯特!
Hi Diego, please don't unleash Bear for now.你好,迪亚哥,请暂时不要放开大熊。
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。
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!
That's a good idea, let me get him then.好主意,那我去把它抱回来。

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