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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, let's go!Ok, andiamo!
Okay, let me get the coffees first.Ok, fammi prima prendere il caffè.
Let me check if the kitchen is still open, darling.Fammi controllare se la cucina è ancora aperta, cara.
Come on! Let me introduce you to them.Andiamo! Te le faccio conoscere.
I can hear you, don't hang up, Jen!Ti sento, non riagganciare, Jen!
Let me show you how to do it!Ti faccio vedere come si fa!
Okay, let's check the blue ones first then.Ok, controlliamo prima quelle blu allora.
Don't forget the beer deal.Non dimenticarti della birra.
Alright, let me check that for you.Va bene, mi faccia controllare per lei.
Come on, Cate!Andiamo, Cate!
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.
Okay, just tell us how much they pay, then.Ok, dicci solo quanto pagano, allora.
Don't act like you don't understand.Non fare finta di non capire.
Let me ask.Fammi chiedere.
Don't be a f*cking liar!Non fare il bugiardo del c*zzo!
Here is your f*cking tenner, spend it wisely!Ecco il tuo f*ttuto deca, spendilo saggiamente!
Michael, grab the door knob and pull it as hard as you can!Michael, afferra il pomello e tira più forte che puoi!
Oh sorry, please don't think I'm overreacting!Oh, scusa, per favore non pensare che la mia sia una reazione eccessiva!
Hi Diego, please don't unleash Bear for now.Ciao Diego, per favore non togliere il guinzaglio a Bear per adesso.

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