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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
I can hear you, don't hang up, Jen!Я тебя слышу, не клади трубку, Джен!
Hi Diego, please don't unleash Bear for now.Привет, Диего, пожалуйста, не спускай Беара с поводка сейчас.
A tenner is fine, let's see the cash first.Десятка - отлично, тогда давай показывай наличные.
Yeah, I can give you a kiss, come here.Ага, я могу тебя поцеловать, иди сюда.
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!
Yeah, please just throw it in the bin.Ага, пожалуйста, выброси ее в мусорку.
Okay, let's check the blue ones first then.Ладно, давай сначала посмотрим все голубые пакеты.
Oh sorry, please don't think I'm overreacting!Ой, прости, не думай, пожалуйста, что я слишком бурно реагирую!
Let me show you how to do it!Дай показать тебе, как это делать!
Congratulations! Please come this way!Поздравляю! Пожалуйста, идите за мной!
Yeah, let's give it a go and see what happens.Ладно, давай так и сделаем, посмотрим, что получится.
Don't judge it, just enjoy the holiday, Diego!Не осуждай его, а просто получай удовольствие от выходного, Диего!
See you girls, have fun.Увидимся девочки, оттянитесь.
Let me ask the girls if they want something, too.Позволь мне спросить девочек, хотят ли они ещё чего-нибудь.
That's a good idea, let me get him then.Отличная идея, пойду и заберу его.
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.
Okay, let's go!Ладно, пойдем!
Michael, grab the door knob and pull it as hard as you can!Майкл, возьмитесь за дверную ручку и тяните ее изо всех сил!
Nope! We can walk there in just 10 minutes, let's go!Нет! Мы можем туда дойти за 10 минут, пойдем!
I'm dead serious, just check the prices on your phone.Я абсолютно серьезен, просто проверь цены в своем телефоне.

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