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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
Congratulations! Please come this way!恭喜您!请这边来!
Just give me a call 15 minutes before you arrive.只是在您到来15分钟前给我打个电话。
Hi Diego, please don't unleash Bear for now.你好,迪亚哥,请暂时不要放开大熊。
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。
Hmm, well okay, let's steal some then!呃,好吧,那我们就偷一点!
Yeah, I can give you a kiss, come here.是的,我可以给你个吻,过来。
Okay, let me get the coffees first.好的,我先去买咖啡。
I have discovered this recently, listen to the lyrics.这是我最近发现的,看着歌词听。
Okay, that's fine, enjoy your breakfast then.好吧,那就好,好好享受你的早餐吧。
Don't be a f*cking liar!少他妈的撒谎!
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。
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!
Let me tell you a true story...让我告诉你一个真实的故事。
Come on! Let me introduce you to them.来吧!我介绍你给她们认识。
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!
Nope! We can walk there in just 10 minutes, let's go!不用!我们步行10分钟就到了,走吧!
Yes, just ask me!是的,我深有体会!
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。
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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