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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
Nope! We can walk there in just 10 minutes, let's go!不用!我们步行10分钟就到了,走吧!
Yeah, please just throw it in the bin.是的,请赶紧扔垃圾桶里。
Yeah, I can give you a kiss, come here.是的,我可以给你个吻,过来。
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 show you how to do it!让我告诉你怎么做!
Hmm, well okay, let's steal some then!呃,好吧,那我们就偷一点!
Don't be a f*cking liar!少他妈的撒谎!
Yes, just ask me!是的,我深有体会!
Please tell me it's a joke!请告诉我这是个玩笑!
Let me google it!我来google一下!
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。
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。
Okay, let's check the blue ones first then.好的,那我们先看一下蓝色的。
Oh god! Look at the queues at the counters.哦,天哪!看看柜台那里的长队。
Here is your f*cking tenner, spend it wisely!这是你那草*的十英镑,好好花!
It was very nice to see you, say hi to Flora.见到你很高兴,代我向佛洛拉问好。
Sleep well and sweet dreams.晚安,好梦。
Yeah, let's give it a go and see what happens.好的,让我们试一下,看看会发生什么。
Yes, we have paper towels, I can clean it up, don't worry!是的,我们有纸巾,我来收拾干净,别担心!
Let me ask.让我问一下。

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