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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
Don't be a f*cking liar!少他妈的撒谎!
Don't act like you don't understand.不要装出一副不明白的样子。
Hmm, well okay, let's steal some then!呃,好吧,那我们就偷一点!
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。
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!
Please be there on time... Don't make me wait!请按时到那里... 别让我等!
https://www.google.com/search?q=How+did+Pinocchio+realize+he+wasnt+a+real+boy点击这里来查看链接!
Okay, just tell us how much they pay, then.好,那么就告诉我们他们付多少。
Yeah, please just throw it in the bin.是的,请赶紧扔垃圾桶里。
Please tell me it's a joke!请告诉我这是个玩笑!
Yes, just ask me!是的,我深有体会!
Let me tell you a true story...让我告诉你一个真实的故事。
Let me google it!我来google一下!
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, that's fine, enjoy your breakfast then.好吧,那就好,好好享受你的早餐吧。
I have discovered this recently, listen to the lyrics.这是我最近发现的,看着歌词听。
That's fine, say hi to everyone.好的,向所有人问好。
Don't forget the beer deal.不要忘记改天请我喝啤酒。
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7b_DDgvsgA点击这里来查看链接
Okay, let's check the blue ones first then.好的,那我们先看一下蓝色的。

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