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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 be there on time... Don't make me wait!Пожалуйста, будь там вовремя... Не заставляй меня ждать!
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Let me ask the girls if they want something, too.Позволь мне спросить девочек, хотят ли они ещё чего-нибудь.
Don't judge it, just enjoy the holiday, Diego!Не осуждай его, а просто получай удовольствие от выходного, Диего!
Let me ask.Позволь мне спросить.
Hi Diego, please don't unleash Bear for now.Привет, Диего, пожалуйста, не спускай Беара с поводка сейчас.
See you girls, have fun.Увидимся девочки, оттянитесь.
He might be overly excited, try not to hold him too tight.Он, наверное, переволновался, постарайся не держать его очень крепко.
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!
I'm dead serious, just check the prices on your phone.Я абсолютно серьезен, просто проверь цены в своем телефоне.
Forget about what I said about Jen and Mike!Забудь, что я сказал о Джен и Майке!
Yes, just ask me!Да, просто узнай об этом от меня!
Yeah, I can give you a kiss, come here.Ага, я могу тебя поцеловать, иди сюда.
Sleep well and sweet dreams.Хорошо выспись и приятных тебе сновидений.
That's fine, say hi to everyone.Хорошо, передавай всем привет.
Congratulations! Please come this way!Поздравляю! Пожалуйста, идите за мной!
Okay, that's fine, enjoy your breakfast then.Ладно, отлично, наслаждайся завтраком.
Yeah, let's give it a go and see what happens.Ладно, давай так и сделаем, посмотрим, что получится.
You don't have to go to the garden, dear, just smoke in the kitchen.Тебе не надо идти в сад, дорогой, просто кури в кухне.
That's a good idea, let me get him then.Отличная идея, пойду и заберу его.

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