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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 be a f*cking liar!Да не п**ди!
Nope! We can walk there in just 10 minutes, let's go!Нет! Мы можем туда дойти за 10 минут, пойдем!
Okay, let me get the coffees first.Ладно, я куплю сначала кофе.
Okay, just tell us how much they pay, then.Ладно, тогда просто скажи нам, сколько они платят.
See you girls, have fun.Увидимся девочки, оттянитесь.
Please be there on time... Don't make me wait!Пожалуйста, будь там вовремя... Не заставляй меня ждать!
Sleep well and sweet dreams.Хорошо выспись и приятных тебе сновидений.
What!? Please don't say you made them catch an actual wasp.Что!? Пожалуйста, не говори, что ты заставил их ловить настоящую осу.
Don't forget the beer deal.Не забудь о договорённости с пивом.
Yeah, I can give you a kiss, come here.Ага, я могу тебя поцеловать, иди сюда.
Enjoy! Don't wake me up when you get home!Развлекайся! И не разбуди меня, как вернёшься домой!
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Alright, let me check that for you.Хорошо, я проверю.
He might be overly excited, try not to hold him too tight.Он, наверное, переволновался, постарайся не держать его очень крепко.
Hmm, well okay, let's steal some then!Хм, ну ладно, давай украдем тогда несколько!
It was very nice to see you, say hi to Flora.Был рад тебя увидеть, передавай от меня привет Флоре.
Come on, Cate!Ну же, Кейт!
Okay, that's fine, enjoy your breakfast then.Ладно, отлично, наслаждайся завтраком.
Yes, just ask me!Да, просто узнай об этом от меня!
That's a good idea, let me get him then.Отличная идея, пойду и заберу его.

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