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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
That's fine, say hi to everyone.İyi o zaman, herkese selam söyle.
Don't forget the beer deal.Bira sözünü unutma.
Let me ask.Bir sorayım.
I can hear you, don't hang up, Jen!Ben seni duyabiliyorum, kapatma, Jen!
Come on, Cate!Haydi ama Cate!
Don't act like you don't understand.Anlamıyormuş gibi yapma.
Forget about what I said about Jen and Mike!Jen ve Mike hakkında söylediklerimi unut!
Let me check if the kitchen is still open, darling.Mutfak hala açık mı bir bakayım, canım.
Just give me a call 15 minutes before you arrive.Varmadan 15 dakika önce beni araman yeterli.
What!? Please don't say you made them catch an actual wasp.Ne!? Lütfen onlara gerçek bir yaban arısı yakalattığını söyleme.
A tenner is fine, let's see the cash first.Onluk iyidir, önce parayı görelim.
Let me ask the girls if they want something, too.Kızlara sorayım onlar da bir şey istiyorlar mı.
Sleep well and sweet dreams.İyi uykular ve tatlı rüyalar.
Come on! Let me introduce you to them.Haydi gel! Seni onlarla tanıştırayım.
Yeah, please just throw it in the bin.Evet, lütfen hemen çöpe at.
Please tell me it's a joke!Lütfen bana bunun bir şaka olduğunu söyle!
Okay, deal... Let me google it!Tamam, anlaştık... Google'layayım!
Don't be a f*cking liar!S*ktir lan yalan söyleme!
Let me tell you a true story...Bak şimdi, sana gerçek bir hikaye anlatayım.
Yes, just ask me!Evet, bana sor!

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