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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
Forget about what I said about Jen and Mike!Jen ve Mike hakkında söylediklerimi unut!
What!? Please don't say you made them catch an actual wasp.Ne!? Lütfen onlara gerçek bir yaban arısı yakalattığını söyleme.
Alright, let me check that for you.Pekala, sizin için kontrol edeyim.
Just give me a call 15 minutes before you arrive.Varmadan 15 dakika önce beni araman yeterli.
Please don't get the half price ones.Lütfen yarı fiyatlı olanları alma.
Don't be a f*cking liar!S*ktir lan yalan söyleme!
Yes okay, let's go inside so I can show you the house.Evet tamam, içeri gidelim de size evi göstereyim.
Nope! We can walk there in just 10 minutes, let's go!Hayır! Oraya 10 dakikada yürüyebiliriz, hadi!
Here is your f*cking tenner, spend it wisely!Al kodumun onluğunu, akıllıca harca!
Let me show you how to do it!Sana nasıl yapıldığını göstereyim!
Don't judge it, just enjoy the holiday, Diego!Sorgulama, sadece tatilin tadını çıkar Diego!
Come on, Cate!Haydi ama Cate!
Please tell me it's a joke!Lütfen bana bunun bir şaka olduğunu söyle!
Don't forget the beer deal.Bira sözünü unutma.
Oh sorry, please don't think I'm overreacting!Ah, pardon, lütfen aşırı tepki verdiğimi düşünme!
Let me ask the girls if they want something, too.Kızlara sorayım onlar da bir şey istiyorlar mı.
Okay, let me get the coffees first.Tamam, ilk olarak kahveleri almama izin ver.
Okay, let's go!Tamam, hadi gidelim!
Let me check if the kitchen is still open, darling.Mutfak hala açık mı bir bakayım, canım.
I have discovered this recently, listen to the lyrics.Şunu yeni keşfettim, sözlerini dinle.

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