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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
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。
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!
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!
Let me show you how to do it!让我告诉你怎么做!
Alright, let me check that for you.好的,让我查一下。
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Yeah, I can give you a kiss, come here.是的,我可以给你个吻,过来。
Let me google it!我来google一下!
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。
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。
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。
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。
Come on! Let me introduce you to them.来吧!我介绍你给她们认识。
Congratulations! Please come this way!恭喜您!请这边来!
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。
Okay, let me get the coffees first.好的,我先去买咖啡。
Come on, Cate!拜托,凯特!
Oh sorry, please don't think I'm overreacting!哦,对不起,请不要以为我是反应过度!
Let me tell you a true story...让我告诉你一个真实的故事。

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