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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
Here is your f*cking tenner, spend it wisely!这是你那草*的十英镑,好好花!
I have discovered this recently, listen to the lyrics.这是我最近发现的,看着歌词听。
Okay, just tell us how much they pay, then.好,那么就告诉我们他们付多少。
Oh god! Look at the queues at the counters.哦,天哪!看看柜台那里的长队。
Come on, Cate!拜托,凯特!
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。
That's fine, say hi to everyone.好的,向所有人问好。
Okay, let me get the coffees first.好的,我先去买咖啡。
Hi Diego, please don't unleash Bear for now.你好,迪亚哥,请暂时不要放开大熊。
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!
Okay, deal... Let me google it!好的,成交... 让我们谷歌一下!
Please be there on time... Don't make me wait!请按时到那里... 别让我等!
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。
Oh sorry, please don't think I'm overreacting!哦,对不起,请不要以为我是反应过度!
I can hear you, don't hang up, Jen!我能听到你说话,别挂,珍!
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。
Yeah, please just throw it in the bin.是的,请赶紧扔垃圾桶里。
Okay, let's check the blue ones first then.好的,那我们先看一下蓝色的。
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。
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。

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