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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
Let me check if the kitchen is still open, darling.Я пойду проверю, открыта ли кухня, дорогая.
Enjoy! Don't wake me up when you get home!Развлекайся! И не разбуди меня, как вернёшься домой!
Okay, deal... Let me google it!Ладно, договорились... Дай мне спросить у Гугла!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7b_DDgvsgAНажмите сюда, чтобы увидеть ссылку!
I have discovered this recently, listen to the lyrics.Я их недавно открыл для себя, слушаю тексты.
Nope! We can walk there in just 10 minutes, let's go!Нет! Мы можем туда дойти за 10 минут, пойдем!
Here is your f*cking tenner, spend it wisely!Вот твоя гребаная десятка, потрать ее с умом!
Let me show you how to do it!Дай показать тебе, как это делать!
Let me ask.Позволь мне спросить.
Congratulations! Please come this way!Поздравляю! Пожалуйста, идите за мной!
Hi Diego, please don't unleash Bear for now.Привет, Диего, пожалуйста, не спускай Беара с поводка сейчас.
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!
Yes, just ask me!Да, просто узнай об этом от меня!
https://www.google.com/search?q=How+did+Pinocchio+realize+he+wasnt+a+real+boyНажмите здесь, чтобы увидеть ссылку!
Let me google it!Я сейчас сделаю запрос в Гугле!
Okay, let me get the coffees first.Ладно, я куплю сначала кофе.
Let me tell you a true story...Позволь мне рассказать тебе настоящую историю.
Please be there on time... Don't make me wait!Пожалуйста, будь там вовремя... Не заставляй меня ждать!
The toilet is being fixed on this floor, please use the upstairs.Туалет на этом этаже ремонтируют, пожалуйста, воспользуйся туалетом наверху.
Yes okay, let's go inside so I can show you the house.Да, ладно, пойдемте внутрь, я покажу вам дом.

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