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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
Yes, we have paper towels, I can clean it up, don't worry!!نعم، لدينا مناديل ورقية، يمكننى تنظيف ذلك، لا تقلقى
Don't be a f*cking liar!!لا تكن كاذباً لعيناَ
Yeah, I can give you a kiss, come here..أجل، يمكنني أن أعطيك قبلة، تعال هنا
Let me check if the kitchen is still open, darling..دعينى اتفقد اذا كان المطبخ مازال مفتوحاً, عزيزتى
I'm dead serious, just check the prices on your phone..أنا جاد بالتأكيد، فقط تحققي من الأسعار على هاتفك
Okay, that's fine, enjoy your breakfast then..حسناً، هذا جيد، استمتع بفطورك إذاً
Yes okay, let's go inside so I can show you the house..اجل حسنًا، لندخل إلى المنزل لكي أريكم المنزل
Okay, let's go!!حسناً, هيا بنا
It was very nice to see you, say hi to Flora..سعدت جداً بمقابلتك, قل مرحباً لفلورا
Don't judge it, just enjoy the holiday, Diego!!لا تحكم على ذلك, فقط استمتع بالعطلة ديجو
You don't have to go to the garden, dear, just smoke in the kitchen..لا يجب أن تذهب إلى الحديقة، ياعزيزي، يمكنك فقط التدخين في المطبخ
Yes, just ask me!!نعم, إسالنى عن ذلك
Let me ask..دعنى أسال
Just give me a call 15 minutes before you arrive..فقط قم بالإتصال بي قبل أن تصل بخمسة عشر دقيقة
That's a good idea, let me get him then..هذه فكرة جيدة، دعنى أحضره إذاً
Okay, just tell us how much they pay, then..حسنًا، فقط أخبرنا كم يدفعون، إذاً
He might be overly excited, try not to hold him too tight..ربما هو متحمس بشكل زائد، حاولى الا تمسكيه بشكل قوى جداً
Hmm, well okay, let's steal some then!!همم، حسناً، هيا نسرق البعض إذاً
Forget about what I said about Jen and Mike!!انسى ما قلته حول جين و مايك
I can hear you, don't hang up, Jen!!انا أستطيع سماعك، لا تقومى بالإغلاق، جين

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