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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
Hi Diego, please don't unleash Bear for now.Ciao Diego, per favore non togliere il guinzaglio a Bear per adesso.
See you girls, have fun.Ci vediamo ragazze, divertitevi.
Come on, Cate!Andiamo, Cate!
Let me ask.Fammi chiedere.
I can hear you, don't hang up, Jen!Ti sento, non riagganciare, Jen!
Don't judge it, just enjoy the holiday, Diego!Non giudicarla, goditi soltanto la festa Diego!
Okay, let me get the coffees first.Ok, fammi prima prendere il caffè.
Okay, let's check the blue ones first then.Ok, controlliamo prima quelle blu allora.
I have discovered this recently, listen to the lyrics.Li ho scoperti di recente, ascolta i testi.
Yes, we have paper towels, I can clean it up, don't worry!Sì, abbiamo la carta assorbente, posso pulire tutto, non preoccuparti!
Let me check if the kitchen is still open, darling.Fammi controllare se la cucina è ancora aperta, cara.
Don't act like you don't understand.Non fare finta di non capire.
Please don't get the half price ones.Per favore non prendere quelle a metà prezzo.
Forget about what I said about Jen and Mike!Dimentica quello che ha detto di Jen e Mike!
Here is your f*cking tenner, spend it wisely!Ecco il tuo f*ttuto deca, spendilo saggiamente!
That's fine, say hi to everyone.Va bene, saluta tutti.
It was very nice to see you, say hi to Flora.È stato molto bello vederti, saluta Flora.
What!? Please don't say you made them catch an actual wasp.Cosa!? Per favore non dire che gli hai fatto catturare una vespa vera.
Okay, just tell us how much they pay, then.Ok, dicci solo quanto pagano, allora.
Enjoy! Don't wake me up when you get home!Divertiti! Non svegliarmi quando torni a casa!

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