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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。
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!
Yes okay, let's go inside so I can show you the house.好的,让我们进去我带您参观下房子。
Yeah, I can give you a kiss, come here.是的,我可以给你个吻,过来。
Oh sorry, please don't think I'm overreacting!哦,对不起,请不要以为我是反应过度!
Congratulations! Please come this way!恭喜您!请这边来!
That's fine, say hi to everyone.好的,向所有人问好。
Alright, let me check that for you.好的,让我查一下。
Sleep well and sweet dreams.晚安,好梦。
Yeah, please just throw it in the bin.是的,请赶紧扔垃圾桶里。
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!
See you girls, have fun.回头见,女孩们,玩得开心。
Don't be a f*cking liar!少他妈的撒谎!
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, let's go!好的,走吧!
Yes, just ask me!是的,我深有体会!
He might be overly excited, try not to hold him too tight.它可能过于兴奋了,试着不要抱得太紧。
A tenner is fine, let's see the cash first.10英镑没问题,但是要先看到现金。
I have discovered this recently, listen to the lyrics.这是我最近发现的,看着歌词听。

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