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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
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!
That's fine, say hi to everyone.好的,向所有人问好。
Let me tell you a true story...让我告诉你一个真实的故事。
Just give me a call 15 minutes before you arrive.只是在您到来15分钟前给我打个电话。
Sleep well and sweet dreams.晚安,好梦。
That's a good idea, let me get him then.好主意,那我去把它抱回来。
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!
A tenner is fine, let's see the cash first.10英镑没问题,但是要先看到现金。
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。
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。
Congratulations! Please come this way!恭喜您!请这边来!
Okay, that's fine, enjoy your breakfast then.好吧,那就好,好好享受你的早餐吧。
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!
Okay, deal... Let me google it!好的,成交... 让我们谷歌一下!
Yeah, please just throw it in the bin.是的,请赶紧扔垃圾桶里。
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。
Come on, Cate!拜托,凯特!
Alright, let me check that for you.好的,让我查一下。

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