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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
Don't act like you don't understand.Não finja que não entende.
Please tell me it's a joke!Por favor, me diga que é uma piada!
It was very nice to see you, say hi to Flora.Foi bom ver você, diga olá por mim à Flora.
Yes, just ask me!Sim, basta me perguntar!
Okay, that's fine, enjoy your breakfast then.Tudo bem, desfrute de seu café da manhã.
https://www.google.com/search?q=How+did+Pinocchio+realize+he+wasnt+a+real+boyClique aqui para ver o link!
The toilet is being fixed on this floor, please use the upstairs.O vaso sanitário está sendo reparado neste piso, use o banheiro do piso superior.
Sleep well and sweet dreams.Durma bem e bons sonhos.
Yes okay, let's go inside so I can show you the house.Sim, muito bem, vamos entrar para eu poder vos mostrar a casa.
Enjoy! Don't wake me up when you get home!Divirta-se! Não me acorde quando chegar em casa!
Yes, we have paper towels, I can clean it up, don't worry!Sim, eu posso limpar, não se preocupe!
Oh sorry, please don't think I'm overreacting!Oh, desculpe, não pense que estou a exagerar!
Please don't get the half price ones.Por favor, não compre as que estão a metade do preço.
He might be overly excited, try not to hold him too tight.Ele pode estar demasiado excitado, tente não o apertar com muita força.
Let me show you how to do it!Me deixe mostrar para você como fazer!
Yeah, let's give it a go and see what happens.Sim, vamos experimentar e ver o que acontece.
Let me google it!Vou pesquisar no google!
What!? Please don't say you made them catch an actual wasp.O quê!? Por favor, não me diga que você os fez apanhar uma vespa verdadeira.
That's fine, say hi to everyone.Tudo bem, diga oi a para todos.
I have discovered this recently, listen to the lyrics.Eu descobri essa recentemente, ouça a letra.

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