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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, that's fine, enjoy your breakfast then.Ok, va bene, goditi la tua colazione allora.
Okay, just tell us how much they pay, then.Ok, dicci solo quanto pagano, allora.
Okay, let me get the coffees first.Ok, fammi prima prendere il caffè.
Hmm, well okay, let's steal some then!Hmm, beh, ok rubiamone un po’ allora!
Let me check if the kitchen is still open, darling.Fammi controllare se la cucina è ancora aperta, cara.
Oh god! Look at the queues at the counters.Oddio! Guarda la fila alle casse.
Yes okay, let's go inside so I can show you the house.Si ok, andiamo dentro così posso mostrarvi la casa.
Please be there on time... Don't make me wait!Per favore sii puntuale… Non farmi aspettare!
Yeah, please just throw it in the bin.Sì, per favore gettala nella spazzatura.
Please tell me it's a joke!Per favore dimmi che è uno scherzo!
Let me show you how to do it!Ti faccio vedere come si fa!
I can hear you, don't hang up, Jen!Ti sento, non riagganciare, Jen!
It was very nice to see you, say hi to Flora.È stato molto bello vederti, saluta Flora.
He might be overly excited, try not to hold him too tight.Potrebbe essere troppo eccitato, cerca di non tenerlo troppo stretto.
Yes, we have paper towels, I can clean it up, don't worry!Sì, abbiamo la carta assorbente, posso pulire tutto, non preoccuparti!
Come on, Cate!Andiamo, Cate!
I have discovered this recently, listen to the lyrics.Li ho scoperti di recente, ascolta i testi.
Don't judge it, just enjoy the holiday, Diego!Non giudicarla, goditi soltanto la festa Diego!
Just give me a call 15 minutes before you arrive.Mi chiami soltanto 15 minuti prima di arrivare.
That's fine, say hi to everyone.Va bene, saluta tutti.

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