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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
Come on, Cate!! هيا يا كيت
Don't forget the beer deal..لا تنسين إتفاق الجعة
Okay, just tell us how much they pay, then..حسنًا، فقط أخبرنا كم يدفعون، إذاً
Michael, grab the door knob and pull it as hard as you can!!مايكل، قم بسحب مقبض الباب واسحب بأقصى ماتستطيع
What!? Please don't say you made them catch an actual wasp..ماذا!؟ من فضلك لا تقول أنك جعلتهم يمسكون بدبورًا حقيقيًا
That's fine, say hi to everyone..لا بأس, قل مرحباً للجميع
I have discovered this recently, listen to the lyrics..لقد اكتشفت هذه مؤخرًا، إستمعي إلى كلمات الاغنية
Don't act like you don't understand..لا تتظاهري و كأنك لا تفهمى
Hi Diego, please don't unleash Bear for now..مرحباً ديجو، برجاء لا تقم بإطلاق سراح بير الان
Oh sorry, please don't think I'm overreacting!!أوه، أسفة، من فضلك لا تعتقدى اننى أبالغ
Forget about what I said about Jen and Mike!!انسى ما قلته حول جين و مايك
I'm dead serious, just check the prices on your phone..أنا جاد بالتأكيد، فقط تحققي من الأسعار على هاتفك
Okay, let me get the coffees first..حسناً، دعنى أحصل على القهوة أولاً
Okay, let's go!!حسناً, هيا بنا
Just give me a call 15 minutes before you arrive..فقط قم بالإتصال بي قبل أن تصل بخمسة عشر دقيقة
Congratulations! Please come this way!!مبروك! من هذا الطريق من فضلكم
Let me tell you a true story....دعينى أخبرك بقصة حقيقية
Let me ask..دعنى أسال
Please tell me it's a joke!!برجاء أخبرينى ان هذه مزحة
Okay, that's fine, enjoy your breakfast then..حسناً، هذا جيد، استمتع بفطورك إذاً

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