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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
Come on! Let me introduce you to them.来吧!我介绍你给她们认识。
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7b_DDgvsgA点击这里来查看链接
https://www.google.com/search?q=How+did+Pinocchio+realize+he+wasnt+a+real+boy点击这里来查看链接!
Congratulations! Please come this way!恭喜您!请这边来!
Okay, that's fine, enjoy your breakfast then.好吧,那就好,好好享受你的早餐吧。
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。
That's fine, say hi to everyone.好的,向所有人问好。
Yes, just ask me!是的,我深有体会!
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 ask.让我问一下。
Okay, let's check the blue ones first then.好的,那我们先看一下蓝色的。
Okay, deal... Let me google it!好的,成交... 让我们谷歌一下!
Let me ask the girls if they want something, too.让我问一下女孩们,看她们是不是也有需要。
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。
Sleep well and sweet dreams.晚安,好梦。
I can hear you, don't hang up, Jen!我能听到你说话,别挂,珍!
Yes, we have paper towels, I can clean it up, don't worry!是的,我们有纸巾,我来收拾干净,别担心!
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。
Forget about what I said about Jen and Mike!请忘掉我说的有关珍和迈克的一切!
Here is your f*cking tenner, spend it wisely!这是你那草*的十英镑,好好花!

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