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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, deal... Let me google it!好的,成交... 让我们谷歌一下!
Okay, just tell us how much they pay, then.好,那么就告诉我们他们付多少。
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。
Let me ask.让我问一下。
Yeah, please just throw it in the bin.是的,请赶紧扔垃圾桶里。
Oh sorry, please don't think I'm overreacting!哦,对不起,请不要以为我是反应过度!
Please be there on time... Don't make me wait!请按时到那里... 别让我等!
Okay, let's go!好的,走吧!
A tenner is fine, let's see the cash first.10英镑没问题,但是要先看到现金。
See you girls, have fun.回头见,女孩们,玩得开心。
I have discovered this recently, listen to the lyrics.这是我最近发现的,看着歌词听。
Yeah, I can give you a kiss, come here.是的,我可以给你个吻,过来。
I can hear you, don't hang up, Jen!我能听到你说话,别挂,珍!
That's fine, say hi to everyone.好的,向所有人问好。
Hmm, well okay, let's steal some then!呃,好吧,那我们就偷一点!
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Sleep well and sweet dreams.晚安,好梦。
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。
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!

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