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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
Alright, let me check that for you.ठीक है, मैं आपके लिए यह देखती हूँ।
I'm dead serious, just check the prices on your phone.मैं बिलकुल गंभीर हूँ, अपने फोन पर दाम देख लो।
Okay, let's go!हाँ, चलते हैं!
Don't judge it, just enjoy the holiday, Diego!इतना मत सोचो डिएगो, बस छुट्टी का मज़ा लो!
Don't act like you don't understand.नाटक मत करो जैसे तुम्हें पता नहीं है।
Okay, let's check the blue ones first then.ठीक है फिर, चलो पहले नीले वाले देखते हैं।
Please tell me it's a joke!कृपया मुझे कहदो कि यह एक मज़ाक है!
Don't be a f*cking liar!इतने झूठे मत बनो!
Let me google it!मैं इसे गूगल करता हूँ!
Come on, Cate!चलो भी, केट!
Please don't get the half price ones.कृपया आधे दाम वाले मत लेना।
Come on! Let me introduce you to them.चलिए! मैं आपसे उनका परिचय करवाती हूँ।
Okay, deal... Let me google it!ठीक है, पक्का... मैं इसे गूगल करती हूँ!
Nope! We can walk there in just 10 minutes, let's go!नहीं! हम केवल 10 मिनट में वहां चलकर जा सकते हैं, चलो चलते हैं!
You don't have to go to the garden, dear, just smoke in the kitchen.तुम्हें बगीचे में जाने की जरुरत नहीं है, प्रिय, तुम रसोईघर में सिगरेट पी लो।
Yes okay, let's go inside so I can show you the house.हाँ ठीक है, चलिए अन्दर चलते हैं ताकि मैं आपको घर दिखा सकूँ।
Okay, let me get the coffees first.ठीक है, पहले मैं कॉफ़ी ले आती हूँ।
Enjoy! Don't wake me up when you get home!मज़े करो! घर पहुँचकर मुझे मत उठाना!
That's a good idea, let me get him then.यह अच्छा विचार है, तो फिर मैं उसे ले आती हूँ।
Michael, grab the door knob and pull it as hard as you can!माइकल, दरवाज़े के हत्थे को पकड़िये और जोर से खींचिये!

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