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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
Okay, that's fine, enjoy your breakfast then.Ладно, отлично, наслаждайся завтраком.
I can hear you, don't hang up, Jen!Я тебя слышу, не клади трубку, Джен!
Don't be a f*cking liar!Да не п**ди!
Please don't get the half price ones.Пожалуйста, не бери тот, где цена снижена.
Here is your f*cking tenner, spend it wisely!Вот твоя гребаная десятка, потрать ее с умом!
Come on, Cate!Ну же, Кейт!
Forget about what I said about Jen and Mike!Забудь, что я сказал о Джен и Майке!
It was very nice to see you, say hi to Flora.Был рад тебя увидеть, передавай от меня привет Флоре.
He might be overly excited, try not to hold him too tight.Он, наверное, переволновался, постарайся не держать его очень крепко.
Yes okay, let's go inside so I can show you the house.Да, ладно, пойдемте внутрь, я покажу вам дом.
Yes, just ask me!Да, просто узнай об этом от меня!
The toilet is being fixed on this floor, please use the upstairs.Туалет на этом этаже ремонтируют, пожалуйста, воспользуйся туалетом наверху.
What!? Please don't say you made them catch an actual wasp.Что!? Пожалуйста, не говори, что ты заставил их ловить настоящую осу.
Okay, let's check the blue ones first then.Ладно, давай сначала посмотрим все голубые пакеты.
Oh god! Look at the queues at the counters.О боже! Ты посмотри на очереди у касс.
A tenner is fine, let's see the cash first.Десятка - отлично, тогда давай показывай наличные.
Please tell me it's a joke!Пожалуйста, скажи мне, что это шутка!
Just give me a call 15 minutes before you arrive.Просто позвоните мне за 15 минут до своего прихода.
Yes, we have paper towels, I can clean it up, don't worry!Да, у нас есть бумажные полотенца, я могу все вытереть, не волнуйся!
Come on! Let me introduce you to them.Давай! Позволь мне представить тебя им.

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