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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!아니! 10분만 걸으면 돼. 어서 가자!
Please be there on time... Don't make me wait!제발 시간 좀 맞춰서 와... 나 기다리게 하지 말아줘!
I'm dead serious, just check the prices on your phone.내가 얼마나 진지한데, 휴대폰으로 시세 검색해 봐.
The toilet is being fixed on this floor, please use the upstairs.이 층 화장실은 수리 중이니까, 위층 걸 사용하세요.
That's a good idea, let me get him then.좋은 생각이야. 가서 데려올게.
Let me show you how to do it!어떻게 하는지 내가 보여줄게!
I can hear you, don't hang up, Jen!난 들린다고, 젠, 끊지 마!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7b_DDgvsgA노래를 감상하려면 여기를 누르세요!
Yes, just ask me!그러니까, 내 말이!
Let me ask.물어볼게.
Okay, let's check the blue ones first then.그래, 그럼 파란색부터 확인해보자.
Don't forget the beer deal.맥주 사주는 거 잊지말구.
Yeah, please just throw it in the bin.응, 그냥 쓰레기통에 버려줘.
See you girls, have fun.나중에 봐요, 아가씨들. 즐거운 시간.
Michael, grab the door knob and pull it as hard as you can!마이클, 문 손잡이를 잡고 있는 힘껏 당겨요!
Here is your f*cking tenner, spend it wisely!여기 네 빌어먹을 10파운드다, 현명하게 쓰려무나!
Don't judge it, just enjoy the holiday, Diego!깊게 생각하지 말고, 그냥 공휴일을 즐겨요, 디에고!
Sleep well and sweet dreams.잘 자고 좋은 꿈 꿔.
Come on! Let me introduce you to them.가자! 내가 소개시켜줄게.
Yes okay, let's go inside so I can show you the house.네 알았어요, 어서 들어가서 집을 보도록 하죠.

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