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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
Michael, grab the door knob and pull it as hard as you can!!مايكل، قم بسحب مقبض الباب واسحب بأقصى ماتستطيع
Let me ask..دعنى أسال
Yeah, please just throw it in the bin..أجل، من فضلك القيها فى سلة المهملات
That's fine, say hi to everyone..لا بأس, قل مرحباً للجميع
Hi Diego, please don't unleash Bear for now..مرحباً ديجو، برجاء لا تقم بإطلاق سراح بير الان
Let me google it!!دعينى أبحث عنها فى جوجل
Yes, just ask me!!نعم, إسالنى عن ذلك
Yes okay, let's go inside so I can show you the house..اجل حسنًا، لندخل إلى المنزل لكي أريكم المنزل
Okay, deal... Let me google it!!حسنًا، إتفقنا...دعني أبحث على جوجل
Let me show you how to do it!!دعني أريكي كيف تقومين بذلك
Don't be a f*cking liar!!لا تكن كاذباً لعيناَ
I'm dead serious, just check the prices on your phone..أنا جاد بالتأكيد، فقط تحققي من الأسعار على هاتفك
I have discovered this recently, listen to the lyrics..لقد اكتشفت هذه مؤخرًا، إستمعي إلى كلمات الاغنية
Oh sorry, please don't think I'm overreacting!!أوه، أسفة، من فضلك لا تعتقدى اننى أبالغ
Please don't get the half price ones..برجاء لا تحضر الأنواع التى بنصف السعر
Okay, that's fine, enjoy your breakfast then..حسناً، هذا جيد، استمتع بفطورك إذاً
Don't forget the beer deal..لا تنسين إتفاق الجعة
Alright, let me check that for you..حسنًا، دعيني أتفقد من أجلك
Forget about what I said about Jen and Mike!!انسى ما قلته حول جين و مايك
Enjoy! Don't wake me up when you get home!!استمتع! لا تيقظنى من النوم عندما تصل الى المنزل

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