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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
It was very nice to see you, say hi to Flora.Ça m'a fait plaisir de te revoir, passe mon bonjour à Flora.
What!? Please don't say you made them catch an actual wasp.Quoi !? Ne me dis pas que tu les as fait attraper une vraie guêpe.
Just give me a call 15 minutes before you arrive.Vous n'avez qu'à m’appeler 1 minutes avant d'arriver.
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.
A tenner is fine, let's see the cash first.Dix livres, ça me va. File le fric d'abord.
Hi Diego, please don't unleash Bear for now.Salut Diégo, évite de lâcher Bear pour l'instant.
Yes, just ask me!Oui, je ne vous le fais pas dire !
Come on! Let me introduce you to them.Venez ! Laissez-moi vous présenter.
Don't judge it, just enjoy the holiday, Diego!Ne jugez pas, profitez simplement de ce jour Diego !
I have discovered this recently, listen to the lyrics.J'ai découvert ça il n'y a pas longtemps, écoute les paroles.
That's fine, say hi to everyone.Ok, au revoir tout le monde.
See you girls, have fun.Au revoir les filles, amusez-vous bien.
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.
Please be there on time... Don't make me wait!Sois là-bas à temps s'il-te-plaît... Ne me fais pas attendre !
Okay, let's go!Ok, on y va!
Let me tell you a true story...Laissez-moi vous raconter une histoire.
Oh god! Look at the queues at the counters.Oh bon Dieu! Regarde la queue à la caisse.
Let me google it!Laisse-moi chercher sur google!
Here is your f*cking tenner, spend it wisely!Les voilà tes p*tains de dix balles!
Okay, let me get the coffees first.Ok, laisse-moi le temps d'aller chercher les cafés.

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