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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
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Let me tell you a true story...내가 진짜 있었던 얘기 들려줄게...
Nope! We can walk there in just 10 minutes, let's go!아니! 10분만 걸으면 돼. 어서 가자!
Okay, let me get the coffees first.그래, 우선 커피부터 사올게.
Yes okay, let's go inside so I can show you the house.네 알았어요, 어서 들어가서 집을 보도록 하죠.
Okay, let's check the blue ones first then.그래, 그럼 파란색부터 확인해보자.
Please tell me it's a joke!제발 그냥 장난이라고 말해줘!
Yes, just ask me!그러니까, 내 말이!
That's a good idea, let me get him then.좋은 생각이야. 가서 데려올게.
Don't act like you don't understand.모르는 척 하지말고.
Just give me a call 15 minutes before you arrive.도착하기 15분 전에 전화만 한 통 줘요.
It was very nice to see you, say hi to Flora.만나서 반가웠어. 플로라한테 안부 전해줘.
A tenner is fine, let's see the cash first.열 장 좋지, 일단 돈을 보여주실까.
Oh sorry, please don't think I'm overreacting!아, 저런, 내가 오버하는 거라고 생각하지 말아줘!
I can hear you, don't hang up, Jen!난 들린다고, 젠, 끊지 마!
Come on! Let me introduce you to them.가자! 내가 소개시켜줄게.
Please be there on time... Don't make me wait!제발 시간 좀 맞춰서 와... 나 기다리게 하지 말아줘!
Let me show you how to do it!어떻게 하는지 내가 보여줄게!
Yeah, I can give you a kiss, come here.그럼, 키스해주고 말고, 이리 와.
Yes, we have paper towels, I can clean it up, don't worry!응, 종이타월 있어. 내가 닦을게, 걱정 마!

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