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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
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。
I can hear you, don't hang up, Jen!我能听到你说话,别挂,珍!
Oh god! Look at the queues at the counters.哦,天哪!看看柜台那里的长队。
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A tenner is fine, let's see the cash first.10英镑没问题,但是要先看到现金。
Okay, just tell us how much they pay, then.好,那么就告诉我们他们付多少。
Please don't get the half price ones.请不要买半价的那种。
Here is your f*cking tenner, spend it wisely!这是你那草*的十英镑,好好花!
Don't be a f*cking liar!少他妈的撒谎!
Come on! Let me introduce you to them.来吧!我介绍你给她们认识。
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 be there on time... Don't make me wait!请按时到那里... 别让我等!
Yeah, I can give you a kiss, come here.是的,我可以给你个吻,过来。
Sleep well and sweet dreams.晚安,好梦。
Congratulations! Please come this way!恭喜您!请这边来!
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。
That's fine, say hi to everyone.好的,向所有人问好。
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。
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!
Okay, that's fine, enjoy your breakfast then.好吧,那就好,好好享受你的早餐吧。

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