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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
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。
Okay, that's fine, enjoy your breakfast then.好吧,那就好,好好享受你的早餐吧。
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!
Please tell me it's a joke!请告诉我这是个玩笑!
Please be there on time... Don't make me wait!请按时到那里... 别让我等!
A tenner is fine, let's see the cash first.10英镑没问题,但是要先看到现金。
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。
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。
Yes, just ask me!是的,我深有体会!
Hi Diego, please don't unleash Bear for now.你好,迪亚哥,请暂时不要放开大熊。
That's fine, say hi to everyone.好的,向所有人问好。
That's a good idea, let me get him then.好主意,那我去把它抱回来。
Hmm, well okay, let's steal some then!呃,好吧,那我们就偷一点!
Here is your f*cking tenner, spend it wisely!这是你那草*的十英镑,好好花!
Okay, let's check the blue ones first then.好的,那我们先看一下蓝色的。
Don't forget the beer deal.不要忘记改天请我喝啤酒。
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。
Congratulations! Please come this way!恭喜您!请这边来!
What!? Please don't say you made them catch an actual wasp.什么!?请不要说你给他们抓了一个真的黄蜂。
Oh sorry, please don't think I'm overreacting!哦,对不起,请不要以为我是反应过度!

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