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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
What!? Please don't say you made them catch an actual wasp.뭐!? 진짜 말벌을 잡게 한 건 아니라고 제발 말해줘.
Sleep well and sweet dreams.잘 자고 좋은 꿈 꿔.
Okay, that's fine, enjoy your breakfast then.그래, 됐어. 아침이나 맛있게 먹어.
Yes, just ask me!그러니까, 내 말이!
The toilet is being fixed on this floor, please use the upstairs.이 층 화장실은 수리 중이니까, 위층 걸 사용하세요.
Please be there on time... Don't make me wait!제발 시간 좀 맞춰서 와... 나 기다리게 하지 말아줘!
Enjoy! Don't wake me up when you get home!잘 놀고! 집에 와서 나 깨우지 마!
Michael, grab the door knob and pull it as hard as you can!마이클, 문 손잡이를 잡고 있는 힘껏 당겨요!
Let me tell you a true story...내가 진짜 있었던 얘기 들려줄게...
I can hear you, don't hang up, Jen!난 들린다고, 젠, 끊지 마!
Let me ask.물어볼게.
Let me google it!구글 해볼게!
Hi Diego, please don't unleash Bear for now.안녕, 디에고. 지금은 베어 목줄 풀지 말아주세요.
Okay, deal... Let me google it!좋아, 내기하는 거다... 구글 해볼게!
Yeah, let's give it a go and see what happens.그래, 어디 한 번 시도해보고 어떻게 되나 보자.
Don't be a f*cking liar!지x하고 자빠졌네!
Come on, Cate!야, 케이트!
Oh god! Look at the queues at the counters.앗, 세상에! 계산대에 줄 선 것 좀 봐.
See you girls, have fun.나중에 봐요, 아가씨들. 즐거운 시간.
Please tell me it's a joke!제발 그냥 장난이라고 말해줘!

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