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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
Okay, that's fine, enjoy your breakfast then.好吧,那就好,好好享受你的早餐吧。
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!
Yeah, please just throw it in the bin.是的,请赶紧扔垃圾桶里。
Enjoy! Don't wake me up when you get home!玩的开心!当你回家之后不要吵醒我!
Hi Diego, please don't unleash Bear for now.你好,迪亚哥,请暂时不要放开大熊。
Yes, just ask me!是的,我深有体会!
Michael, grab the door knob and pull it as hard as you can!迈克尔,抓住门把手尽可能用力的拉!
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。
Forget about what I said about Jen and Mike!请忘掉我说的有关珍和迈克的一切!
Yes okay, let's go inside so I can show you the house.好的,让我们进去我带您参观下房子。
Okay, deal... Let me google it!好的,成交... 让我们谷歌一下!
Let me show you how to do it!让我告诉你怎么做!
I can hear you, don't hang up, Jen!我能听到你说话,别挂,珍!
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He might be overly excited, try not to hold him too tight.它可能过于兴奋了,试着不要抱得太紧。
Okay, let's check the blue ones first then.好的,那我们先看一下蓝色的。
Let me google it!我来google一下!
Please be there on time... Don't make me wait!请按时到那里... 别让我等!
Come on, Cate!拜托,凯特!
Please tell me it's a joke!请告诉我这是个玩笑!

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