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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
Hi Diego, please don't unleash Bear for now.Hola Diego, por favor no sueltes a Bear por ahora.
I have discovered this recently, listen to the lyrics.Recientemente descubrí esto, escucha la letra.
Nope! We can walk there in just 10 minutes, let's go!¡No! Podemos llegar andando en solo 10 minutos, ¡vamos!
Here is your f*cking tenner, spend it wisely!¡Aquí están tus p*tas 10 libras, gástalas con sabiduría!
Okay, that's fine, enjoy your breakfast then.Vale, está bien, disfruta de tu desayuno entonces.
Just give me a call 15 minutes before you arrive.Sólo llámame 15 minutos antes de que llegues.
Okay, let's go!Vale, ¡vámonos!
Let me show you how to do it!¡Déjame mostrarte cómo se hace!
Yes, we have paper towels, I can clean it up, don't worry!Sí, tenemos toallas de papel, puedo limpiarlo yo, ¡no te preocupes!
Yeah, let's give it a go and see what happens.Sí, vamos a intentarlo y a ver qué pasa.
I'm dead serious, just check the prices on your phone.Lo digo muy en serio, revisa los precios en tu teléfono.
Let me ask the girls if they want something, too.Déjame preguntarle a las chicas si quieren algo, también.
It was very nice to see you, say hi to Flora.Ha estado bien verte, saluda a Flora.
Sleep well and sweet dreams.Que duermas bien y tengas dulces sueños.
He might be overly excited, try not to hold him too tight.Podría estar demasiado emocionado, intenta no agarrarlo demasiado fuerte.
Please be there on time... Don't make me wait!Por favor, llega puntual... ¡No me hagas esperar!
Okay, just tell us how much they pay, then.De acuerdo, entonce sólo dinos cuánto pagan ellos.
Hmm, well okay, let's steal some then!Hmm, bueno, vale, ¡vamos a robar algunas entonces!
Let me check if the kitchen is still open, darling.Déjame comprobar si la cocina esté todavía abierta, querida.
That's fine, say hi to everyone.Está bien, saludos a todo el mundo.

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