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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
You don't have to go to the garden, dear, just smoke in the kitchen.안뜰까지 갈 필요는 없지, 자기, 그냥 부엌에서 펴도 되잖아.
Forget about what I said about Jen and Mike!젠하고 마이크 얘기한 건 잊어버려요!
Okay, let's go!좋아, 가자!
Please tell me it's a joke!제발 그냥 장난이라고 말해줘!
Yes, we have paper towels, I can clean it up, don't worry!응, 종이타월 있어. 내가 닦을게, 걱정 마!
Just give me a call 15 minutes before you arrive.도착하기 15분 전에 전화만 한 통 줘요.
https://www.google.com/search?q=How+did+Pinocchio+realize+he+wasnt+a+real+boy답을 찾으려면 여기를 누르세요!
That's fine, say hi to everyone.그래 그럼, 애들한테 인사 전해주고.
Let me ask.물어볼게.
Please be there on time... Don't make me wait!제발 시간 좀 맞춰서 와... 나 기다리게 하지 말아줘!
Hi Diego, please don't unleash Bear for now.안녕, 디에고. 지금은 베어 목줄 풀지 말아주세요.
That's a good idea, let me get him then.좋은 생각이야. 가서 데려올게.
I have discovered this recently, listen to the lyrics.최근에 이 노래를 찾았는데, 가사를 한 번 들어봐.
See you girls, have fun.나중에 봐요, 아가씨들. 즐거운 시간.
Let me ask the girls if they want something, too.쟤네들도 뭐 먹을 건지 물어볼게.
Enjoy! Don't wake me up when you get home!잘 놀고! 집에 와서 나 깨우지 마!
What!? Please don't say you made them catch an actual wasp.뭐!? 진짜 말벌을 잡게 한 건 아니라고 제발 말해줘.
Nope! We can walk there in just 10 minutes, let's go!아니! 10분만 걸으면 돼. 어서 가자!
The toilet is being fixed on this floor, please use the upstairs.이 층 화장실은 수리 중이니까, 위층 걸 사용하세요.
Don't forget the beer deal.맥주 사주는 거 잊지말구.

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