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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
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。
I have discovered this recently, listen to the lyrics.这是我最近发现的,看着歌词听。
Come on, Cate!拜托,凯特!
Let me check if the kitchen is still open, darling.让我看一下厨房是不是还开着,亲爱的。
Please tell me it's a joke!请告诉我这是个玩笑!
Yes, just ask me!是的,我深有体会!
Congratulations! Please come this way!恭喜您!请这边来!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7b_DDgvsgA点击这里来查看链接
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。
Don't act like you don't understand.不要装出一副不明白的样子。
A tenner is fine, let's see the cash first.10英镑没问题,但是要先看到现金。
Alright, let me check that for you.好的,让我查一下。
Forget about what I said about Jen and Mike!请忘掉我说的有关珍和迈克的一切!
I can hear you, don't hang up, Jen!我能听到你说话,别挂,珍!
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!
Don't forget the beer deal.不要忘记改天请我喝啤酒。
Please be there on time... Don't make me wait!请按时到那里... 别让我等!
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。
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 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。

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