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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
Please don't get the half price ones.请不要买半价的那种。
I have discovered this recently, listen to the lyrics.这是我最近发现的,看着歌词听。
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。
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7b_DDgvsgA点击这里来查看链接
You don't have to go to the garden, dear, just smoke in the kitchen.你不用必须去花园,亲爱的,在厨房抽就可以。
Come on! Let me introduce you to them.来吧!我介绍你给她们认识。
Forget about what I said about Jen and Mike!请忘掉我说的有关珍和迈克的一切!
I can hear you, don't hang up, Jen!我能听到你说话,别挂,珍!
Don't judge it, just enjoy the holiday, Diego!不要去评判,享受这样的假日就行,迭戈!
https://www.google.com/search?q=How+did+Pinocchio+realize+he+wasnt+a+real+boy点击这里来查看链接!
Okay, let's go!好的,走吧!
Let me google it!我来google一下!
Alright, let me check that for you.好的,让我查一下。
Okay, deal... Let me google it!好的,成交... 让我们谷歌一下!
Yeah, I can give you a kiss, come here.是的,我可以给你个吻,过来。
Hi Diego, please don't unleash Bear for now.你好,迪亚哥,请暂时不要放开大熊。
Okay, that's fine, enjoy your breakfast then.好吧,那就好,好好享受你的早餐吧。
Okay, let me get the coffees first.好的,我先去买咖啡。
Let me tell you a true story...让我告诉你一个真实的故事。
Please be there on time... Don't make me wait!请按时到那里... 别让我等!

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