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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
Okay, deal... Let me google it!Okay, on parie... Laisse-moi chercher ça sur google !
Please don't get the half price ones.Ne prends pas ceux qui sont à moitié prix, s'il te plaît.
Let me check if the kitchen is still open, darling.Laissez-moi vérifier si la cuisine est toujours ouverte.
I can hear you, don't hang up, Jen!Je peux t'entendre, ne raccroche pas, Jen!
Yes okay, let's go inside so I can show you the house.Oui, entendu, allons à l'intérieur pour que je puisse vous montrer la maison.
Please tell me it's a joke!Ne me dites pas que c'est une blague !
Don't be a f*cking liar!Sois pas un p*tain de menteur!
Nope! We can walk there in just 10 minutes, let's go!Non! On peut y aller en marchant en 10 minutes, on y va!
Come on! Let me introduce you to them.Venez ! Laissez-moi vous présenter.
The toilet is being fixed on this floor, please use the upstairs.Les toilettes sont en réparation sur cet étage, utilise celles de l'étage.
Let me show you how to do it!Laisse-moi te montrer comment faire !
Okay, let's go!Ok, on y va!
Forget about what I said about Jen and Mike!Oublie ce que j'ai dit à propos de Jen et Mike!
Here is your f*cking tenner, spend it wisely!Les voilà tes p*tains de dix balles!
He might be overly excited, try not to hold him too tight.Je pense qu'il doit être un peu trop excité, essaye de ne pas le tenir trop fermement.
Congratulations! Please come this way!Félicitations ! Veuillez venir par ici !
Yes, we have paper towels, I can clean it up, don't worry!Oui, on en a, je peux nettoyer, ne t'inquiète pas!
Don't judge it, just enjoy the holiday, Diego!Ne jugez pas, profitez simplement de ce jour Diego !
I'm dead serious, just check the prices on your phone.Je suis très sérieux, vérifie juste les prix sur ton téléphone.
Let me ask.Laissez-moi leur demander.

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