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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
That's a good idea, let me get him then.좋은 생각이야. 가서 데려올게.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7b_DDgvsgA노래를 감상하려면 여기를 누르세요!
Okay, just tell us how much they pay, then.알겠으니까, 그 사람들이 얼마 내는지나 말해줘요.
Yeah, let's give it a go and see what happens.그래, 어디 한 번 시도해보고 어떻게 되나 보자.
Please be there on time... Don't make me wait!제발 시간 좀 맞춰서 와... 나 기다리게 하지 말아줘!
Here is your f*cking tenner, spend it wisely!여기 네 빌어먹을 10파운드다, 현명하게 쓰려무나!
Alright, let me check that for you.네, 확인해드릴게요.
Forget about what I said about Jen and Mike!젠하고 마이크 얘기한 건 잊어버려요!
See you girls, have fun.나중에 봐요, 아가씨들. 즐거운 시간.
Come on, Cate!야, 케이트!
Hmm, well okay, let's steal some then!으음, 글쎄, 좋아, 그럼 좀 훔치자!
Please don't get the half price ones.반값짜리는 사지 말아줘.
I have discovered this recently, listen to the lyrics.최근에 이 노래를 찾았는데, 가사를 한 번 들어봐.
It was very nice to see you, say hi to Flora.만나서 반가웠어. 플로라한테 안부 전해줘.
Okay, let's check the blue ones first then.그래, 그럼 파란색부터 확인해보자.
Oh god! Look at the queues at the counters.앗, 세상에! 계산대에 줄 선 것 좀 봐.
What!? Please don't say you made them catch an actual wasp.뭐!? 진짜 말벌을 잡게 한 건 아니라고 제발 말해줘.
Let me check if the kitchen is still open, darling.주방 아직 돌아가고 있는지 확인해볼게, 자기.
Don't be a f*cking liar!지x하고 자빠졌네!
Congratulations! Please come this way!축하드려요! 이 쪽으로 따라와주세요!

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