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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
He might be overly excited, try not to hold him too tight.	Podría estar demasiado emocionado, intenta no agarrarlo demasiado fuerte.
Let me google it!	¡Déjame buscarlo en Google!
Yeah, I can give you a kiss, come here.	Sí, puedo darte un beso, ven aquí.
Let me ask.	Dejame preguntar.
Let me show you how to do it!	¡Déjame mostrarte cómo se hace!
Don't judge it, just enjoy the holiday, Diego!	No lo juzges, ¡simplemente disfruta de las vacaciones, Diego!
Michael, grab the door knob and pull it as hard as you can!	Michael, ¡agarra la perilla de la puerta y jala tan fuerte como puedas!
Okay, let's check the blue ones first then.	Vale, vamos a comprobar los azules primero.
Oh sorry, please don't think I'm overreacting!	Oh, lo siento, ¡por favor no pienses que estoy exagerando!
The toilet is being fixed on this floor, please use the upstairs.	El inodoro de este piso está siendo arreglado, por favor usa el de arriba.
Hi Diego, please don't unleash Bear for now.	Hola Diego, por favor no sueltes a Bear por ahora.
Don't forget the beer deal.	No olvides el trato de la cerveza.
Hmm, well okay, let's steal some then!	Hmm, bueno, vale, ¡vamos a robar algunas entonces!
Come on! Let me introduce you to them.	¡Vamos! Deja que te las presente.
Please tell me it's a joke!	¡Por favor, dime que es una broma!
I'm dead serious, just check the prices on your phone.	Lo digo muy en serio, revisa los precios en tu teléfono.
Yeah, please just throw it in the bin.	Sí, por favor tírala al cubo de basura.
That's a good idea, let me get him then.	Esa es una buena idea, déjame recogerlo entonces.
Sleep well and sweet dreams.	Que duermas bien y tengas dulces sueños.
That's fine, say hi to everyone.	Está bien, saludos a todo el mundo.

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