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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
https://www.google.com/search?q=How+did+Pinocchio+realize+he+wasnt+a+real+boyLinki görmek için buraya tıklayın!
Don't act like you don't understand.Anlamıyormuş gibi yapma.
Okay, let's go!Tamam, hadi gidelim!
That's fine, say hi to everyone.İyi o zaman, herkese selam söyle.
Alright, let me check that for you.Pekala, sizin için kontrol edeyim.
Okay, deal... Let me google it!Tamam, anlaştık... Google'layayım!
You don't have to go to the garden, dear, just smoke in the kitchen.Bahçeye gitmene gerek yok canım, sigaranı mutfakta iç.
I have discovered this recently, listen to the lyrics.Şunu yeni keşfettim, sözlerini dinle.
I can hear you, don't hang up, Jen!Ben seni duyabiliyorum, kapatma, Jen!
I'm dead serious, just check the prices on your phone.Çok ciddiyim, istersen telefonundan fiyatlara bak.
Please be there on time... Don't make me wait!Lütfen vaktinde orada ol... Beni bekletme!
Okay, let's check the blue ones first then.Tamam, hadi şu mavileri kontrol edelim ilk önce o zaman.
He might be overly excited, try not to hold him too tight.Aşırı heyecanlanmış olabilir, çok sıkı tutmamaya çalış.
Don't forget the beer deal.Bira sözünü unutma.
Hi Diego, please don't unleash Bear for now.Selam Diego, lütfen şimdilik Bear'ın tasmasını çıkarma.
Please don't get the half price ones.Lütfen yarı fiyatlı olanları alma.
Oh sorry, please don't think I'm overreacting!Ah, pardon, lütfen aşırı tepki verdiğimi düşünme!
Okay, just tell us how much they pay, then.Tamam, o zaman bize ne kadar ödediklerini söyle.
Nope! We can walk there in just 10 minutes, let's go!Hayır! Oraya 10 dakikada yürüyebiliriz, hadi!
It was very nice to see you, say hi to Flora.Seni görmek güzeldi, Flora'ya selam söyle.

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