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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
Nope! We can walk there in just 10 minutes, let's go!No! Possiamo arrivarci a piedi in soli 10 minuti, andiamo!
A tenner is fine, let's see the cash first.Un deca va bene, vediamo prima il contante.
Yes, just ask me!Sì, non dirlo a me!
https://www.google.com/search?q=How+did+Pinocchio+realize+he+wasnt+a+real+boyClicca qui per vedere il link!
Yeah, I can give you a kiss, come here.Sì, posso darti un bacio, vieni qui.
Come on, Cate!Andiamo, Cate!
Come on! Let me introduce you to them.Andiamo! Te le faccio conoscere.
Let me google it!Fammi cercare su Google!
Don't forget the beer deal.Non dimenticarti della birra.
Here is your f*cking tenner, spend it wisely!Ecco il tuo f*ttuto deca, spendilo saggiamente!
Yes okay, let's go inside so I can show you the house.Si ok, andiamo dentro così posso mostrarvi la casa.
I have discovered this recently, listen to the lyrics.Li ho scoperti di recente, ascolta i testi.
Let me tell you a true story...Permettimi di raccontarti una storia vera.
See you girls, have fun.Ci vediamo ragazze, divertitevi.
Let me check if the kitchen is still open, darling.Fammi controllare se la cucina è ancora aperta, cara.
Alright, let me check that for you.Va bene, mi faccia controllare per lei.
Forget about what I said about Jen and Mike!Dimentica quello che ha detto di Jen e Mike!
Sleep well and sweet dreams.Dormi bene e sogni d'oro.
Let me ask.Fammi chiedere.
Enjoy! Don't wake me up when you get home!Divertiti! Non svegliarmi quando torni a casa!

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