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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 don't get the half price ones.请不要买半价的那种。
See you girls, have fun.回头见,女孩们,玩得开心。
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。
Let me show you how to do it!让我告诉你怎么做!
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That's fine, say hi to everyone.好的,向所有人问好。
Don't forget the beer deal.不要忘记改天请我喝啤酒。
Don't act like you don't understand.不要装出一副不明白的样子。
I have discovered this recently, listen to the lyrics.这是我最近发现的,看着歌词听。
Please tell me it's a joke!请告诉我这是个玩笑!
Hmm, well okay, let's steal some then!呃,好吧,那我们就偷一点!
Oh god! Look at the queues at the counters.哦,天哪!看看柜台那里的长队。
Okay, let's go!好的,走吧!
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!
Forget about what I said about Jen and Mike!请忘掉我说的有关珍和迈克的一切!
Let me tell you a true story...让我告诉你一个真实的故事。
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。
Let me ask.让我问一下。
I can hear you, don't hang up, Jen!我能听到你说话,别挂,珍!
Okay, let me get the coffees first.好的,我先去买咖啡。

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