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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
That's fine, say hi to everyone.	Va bene, saluta tutti.
Nope! We can walk there in just 10 minutes, let's go!	No! Possiamo arrivarci a piedi in soli 10 minuti, andiamo!
That's a good idea, let me get him then.	È una buona idea, lo vado a prendere allora.
Okay, let's check the blue ones first then.	Ok, controlliamo prima quelle blu allora.
Enjoy! Don't wake me up when you get home!	Divertiti! Non svegliarmi quando torni a casa!
Okay, let's go!	Ok, andiamo!
Yeah, let's give it a go and see what happens.	Sì, proviamoci e vediamo che succede.
It was very nice to see you, say hi to Flora.	È stato molto bello vederti, saluta Flora.
Let me show you how to do it!	Ti faccio vedere come si fa!
Don't forget the beer deal.	Non dimenticarti della birra.
I have discovered this recently, listen to the lyrics.	Li ho scoperti di recente, ascolta i testi.
Forget about what I said about Jen and Mike!	Dimentica quello che ha detto di Jen e Mike!
Yes, we have paper towels, I can clean it up, don't worry!	Sì, abbiamo la carta assorbente, posso pulire tutto, non preoccuparti!
I can hear you, don't hang up, Jen!	Ti sento, non riagganciare, Jen!
Hmm, well okay, let's steal some then!	Hmm, beh, ok rubiamone un po’ allora!
Let me google it!	Fammi cercare su Google!
The toilet is being fixed on this floor, please use the upstairs.	Il gabinetto è in riparazione su questo piano, per favore usa quello al piano di sopra.
Yes okay, let's go inside so I can show you the house.	Si ok, andiamo dentro così posso mostrarvi la casa.
Yeah, I can give you a kiss, come here.	Sì, posso darti un bacio, vieni qui.
You don't have to go to the garden, dear, just smoke in the kitchen.	Non devi andare in giardino, caro, puoi fumare in cucina.

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