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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
Alright, let me check that for you.好的,让我查一下。
Here is your f*cking tenner, spend it wisely!这是你那草*的十英镑,好好花!
Okay, let me get the coffees first.好的,我先去买咖啡。
I'm dead serious, just check the prices on your phone.我是极其认真的,你用手机查下价格。
Let me check if the kitchen is still open, darling.让我看一下厨房是不是还开着,亲爱的。
Don't forget the beer deal.不要忘记改天请我喝啤酒。
The toilet is being fixed on this floor, please use the upstairs.这层的坐便器在修理,请用楼上的。
Yeah, please just throw it in the bin.是的,请赶紧扔垃圾桶里。
Okay, just tell us how much they pay, then.好,那么就告诉我们他们付多少。
I can hear you, don't hang up, Jen!我能听到你说话,别挂,珍!
Let me ask the girls if they want something, too.让我问一下女孩们,看她们是不是也有需要。
See you girls, have fun.回头见,女孩们,玩得开心。
What!? Please don't say you made them catch an actual wasp.什么!?请不要说你给他们抓了一个真的黄蜂。
Congratulations! Please come this way!恭喜您!请这边来!
Yeah, I can give you a kiss, come here.是的,我可以给你个吻,过来。
Please tell me it's a joke!请告诉我这是个玩笑!
That's fine, say hi to everyone.好的,向所有人问好。
I have discovered this recently, listen to the lyrics.这是我最近发现的,看着歌词听。
Let me tell you a true story...让我告诉你一个真实的故事。
Let me google it!我来google一下!

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