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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
Yeah, I can give you a kiss, come here.是的,我可以给你个吻,过来。
Let me ask.让我问一下。
Don't act like you don't understand.不要装出一副不明白的样子。
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, just ask me!是的,我深有体会!
Please don't get the half price ones.请不要买半价的那种。
Let me tell you a true story...让我告诉你一个真实的故事。
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!
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!
Let me show you how to do it!让我告诉你怎么做!
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。
Okay, that's fine, enjoy your breakfast then.好吧,那就好,好好享受你的早餐吧。
That's fine, say hi to everyone.好的,向所有人问好。
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 judge it, just enjoy the holiday, Diego!不要去评判,享受这样的假日就行,迭戈!
Okay, just tell us how much they pay, then.好,那么就告诉我们他们付多少。
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!
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。
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。

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