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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, 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。
Let me google it!我来google一下!
https://www.google.com/search?q=How+did+Pinocchio+realize+he+wasnt+a+real+boy点击这里来查看链接!
Please tell me it's a joke!请告诉我这是个玩笑!
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。
Come on, Cate!拜托,凯特!
Let me tell you a true story...让我告诉你一个真实的故事。
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!
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, let me get the coffees first.好的,我先去买咖啡。
That's fine, say hi to everyone.好的,向所有人问好。
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。
I have discovered this recently, listen to the lyrics.这是我最近发现的,看着歌词听。
Don't act like you don't understand.不要装出一副不明白的样子。
See you girls, have fun.回头见,女孩们,玩得开心。
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。
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7b_DDgvsgA点击这里来查看链接
Alright, let me check that for you.好的,让我查一下。

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