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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
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.
You don't have to go to the garden, dear, just smoke in the kitchen.Você precisa de ir para o jardim, querido, fume na cozinha.
Okay, that's fine, enjoy your breakfast then.Tudo bem, desfrute de seu café da manhã.
That's a good idea, let me get him then.É uma boa ideia, vou buscá-lo.
Yes, just ask me!Sim, basta me perguntar!
Please don't get the half price ones.Por favor, não compre as que estão a metade do preço.
That's fine, say hi to everyone.Tudo bem, diga oi a para todos.
Hi Diego, please don't unleash Bear for now.Oi Diego, não solte o Bear por agora, por favor.
Come on, Cate!Por favor, Cate!
Enjoy! Don't wake me up when you get home!Divirta-se! Não me acorde quando chegar em casa!
Don't forget the beer deal.Não se esqueça do acordo sobre a cerveja.
I'm dead serious, just check the prices on your phone.Eu estou falando muito a sério, verifique os preços no seu telefone.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7b_DDgvsgAClique aqui para ver o link!
Michael, grab the door knob and pull it as hard as you can!Michael, pegue o puxador da porta e puxe com o máximo de força que conseguir!
Forget about what I said about Jen and Mike!Esqueça o que eu disse sobre a Jen e o Mike!
Alright, let me check that for you.Muito bem, vou verificar.
Hmm, well okay, let's steal some then!Hum, muito bem, vamos roubar então!
Sleep well and sweet dreams.Durma bem e bons sonhos.
Oh sorry, please don't think I'm overreacting!Oh, desculpe, não pense que estou a exagerar!
I can hear you, don't hang up, Jen!Eu consigo ouvi-la, não desligue, Jen!

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