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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
Oh god! Look at the queues at the counters.Oddio! Guarda la fila alle casse.
He might be overly excited, try not to hold him too tight.Potrebbe essere troppo eccitato, cerca di non tenerlo troppo stretto.
Let me check if the kitchen is still open, darling.Fammi controllare se la cucina è ancora aperta, cara.
Okay, deal... Let me google it!Ok, ci sto… Fammi cercare su Google!
Yeah, I can give you a kiss, come here.Sì, posso darti un bacio, vieni qui.
Here is your f*cking tenner, spend it wisely!Ecco il tuo f*ttuto deca, spendilo saggiamente!
Yes, just ask me!Sì, non dirlo a me!
Okay, let's check the blue ones first then.Ok, controlliamo prima quelle blu allora.
I can hear you, don't hang up, Jen!Ti sento, non riagganciare, Jen!
Oh sorry, please don't think I'm overreacting!Oh, scusa, per favore non pensare che la mia sia una reazione eccessiva!
Let me show you how to do it!Ti faccio vedere come si fa!
Let me tell you a true story...Permettimi di raccontarti una storia vera.
Alright, let me check that for you.Va bene, mi faccia controllare per lei.
I have discovered this recently, listen to the lyrics.Li ho scoperti di recente, ascolta i testi.
That's fine, say hi to everyone.Va bene, saluta tutti.
Congratulations! Please come this way!Congratulazioni! Prego da questa parte!
Yeah, please just throw it in the bin.Sì, per favore gettala nella spazzatura.
A tenner is fine, let's see the cash first.Un deca va bene, vediamo prima il contante.
It was very nice to see you, say hi to Flora.È stato molto bello vederti, saluta Flora.
Hmm, well okay, let's steal some then!Hmm, beh, ok rubiamone un po’ allora!

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