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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
Please don't get the half price ones.반값짜리는 사지 말아줘.
Yes okay, let's go inside so I can show you the house.네 알았어요, 어서 들어가서 집을 보도록 하죠.
Let me ask the girls if they want something, too.쟤네들도 뭐 먹을 건지 물어볼게.
Okay, just tell us how much they pay, then.알겠으니까, 그 사람들이 얼마 내는지나 말해줘요.
Yeah, I can give you a kiss, come here.그럼, 키스해주고 말고, 이리 와.
Let me tell you a true story...내가 진짜 있었던 얘기 들려줄게...
Yeah, let's give it a go and see what happens.그래, 어디 한 번 시도해보고 어떻게 되나 보자.
Okay, let's go!좋아, 가자!
Okay, deal... Let me google it!좋아, 내기하는 거다... 구글 해볼게!
Nope! We can walk there in just 10 minutes, let's go!아니! 10분만 걸으면 돼. 어서 가자!
Come on, Cate!야, 케이트!
He might be overly excited, try not to hold him too tight.너무 흥분해서 그럴지도 몰라. 너무 꽉 잡지 말아봐.
Let me check if the kitchen is still open, darling.주방 아직 돌아가고 있는지 확인해볼게, 자기.
Okay, that's fine, enjoy your breakfast then.그래, 됐어. 아침이나 맛있게 먹어.
Forget about what I said about Jen and Mike!젠하고 마이크 얘기한 건 잊어버려요!
Hmm, well okay, let's steal some then!으음, 글쎄, 좋아, 그럼 좀 훔치자!
Sleep well and sweet dreams.잘 자고 좋은 꿈 꿔.
Please tell me it's a joke!제발 그냥 장난이라고 말해줘!
Please be there on time... Don't make me wait!제발 시간 좀 맞춰서 와... 나 기다리게 하지 말아줘!
A tenner is fine, let's see the cash first.열 장 좋지, 일단 돈을 보여주실까.

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